1. a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory
2. a large public exhibition of art or trade goods
3. the part of a play or work of fiction in which the background to the main story is provided
Usage: literary

Examples

• The professor gave a clear exposition of quantum theory.
• Her exposition of the company’s financial problems was thorough.
• The World’s Fair was a grand exposition of technological advances.
• Thousands visited the art exposition downtown.
• The novel’s exposition introduces the main characters and setting.
• The play’s opening scene provides necessary exposition about the conflict.
• His exposition of classical music history was both informative and engaging.