exposition

Definition

The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.

Etymology

From Middle English exposicioun, from Old French esposicion, from Latin expositiō, from expōnere (“to put forth”). The sense meaning "exhibition" is a later semantic loan from French exposition.

Example Sentences

• "This essay has too much exposition in it."
• "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."

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