EXPOSITION
Scrabble letter values: E1X8P3O1S1I1T1I1O1N1 = 19
Definition
- noun a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic. — synonyms: expounding
- noun a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display. — synonyms: exhibition, expo
- noun an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse.
- noun (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur.
Examples
- “we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background”
- “My reviewer said she couldn't picture the setting for my story, so I'm improving the exposition.”
- “The first prototype was unveiled at an exposition.”