exposition
/ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/
noun
- A large public exhibition or show, often of art, products, or technology.
- The technology exposition drew thousands of visitors eager to see the latest gadgets.
- We visited an art exposition at the museum last weekend.
- The world's fair was a huge exposition featuring inventions from dozens of countries.
- A detailed explanation or description of an idea, theory, or piece of writing.
- Her essay begins with a thorough exposition of the historical context.
- The professor gave a clear exposition of the theory of relativity.
- The book's exposition of the author's philosophy is both accessible and deep.
- The part of a story or play that introduces the background, setting, and characters.
- Good exposition provides just enough information without slowing down the plot.
- In the first act, the exposition reveals that the hero is an orphan.
- The movie's exposition felt rushed, leaving viewers confused about the characters' motives.
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