Exposition Meaning
/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.
nounThe act or process of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing, in nonfiction or in fiction; the portions and aspects of a piece of writing that exist mainly to describe or explain a set of things (such as, in fiction, the setting, characters and other non-plot elements).
Sentence Examples
I applied to be an attendant at the exposition.
The exposition will be held for six months.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The artist's work was featured at an international ____ in Paris.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The first part of the play provides an ____ that introduces the main characters and setting.
Word Origin & History
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.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The artist's work was featured at an international ____ in Paris.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The first part of the play provides an ____ that introduces the main characters and setting.