Meaning & use
exposition
A comprehensive explanation of an idea or theory, or the introductory part of a story that provides background information.
See it in a sentence
The opening chapter's exposition introduces the setting and main characters before the plot begins.
His exposition of the tax proposal helped clarify its complicated details.
A note on using this word
In storytelling, exposition refers specifically to background information given early in a narrative, distinct from its broader sense of a detailed explanation.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A large public exhibition, often of art, products, or industry.
The company unveiled its new car at the international auto exposition.
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