EXPOSITION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXPOSITION?

Need another word that means the same as “exposition”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “exposition” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Exposition” are: exhibition, expo, expounding, explanation, description, elucidation, explication, interpretation, illustration, fair, trade fair, display, show, presentation, demonstration

Exposition as a Noun

Definitions of "Exposition" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exposition” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The action of making something public.
• A large public exhibition of art or trade goods.
• An account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse.
• The section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur.
• A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display.
• (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur.
• The part of a movement, especially in sonata form, in which the principal themes are first presented.
• A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic.
• A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

Synonyms of "Exposition" as a noun (15 Words)

demonstration	A public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature. There were violent demonstrations against the war.
description	The act of describing something. People who had seen him were able to give a description.
display	Exhibiting openly in public view. A display of fireworks.
elucidation	Explanation that makes something clear; clarification. Work that led to the elucidation of the structure of proteins.
exhibition	A scholarship awarded to a student at a school or university, usually after a competitive examination. A remarkable exhibition of musicianship.
explanation	A reason or justification given for an action or belief. I heard his explanation of the accident.
explication	The process of analysing and developing an idea or principle in detail. Careful reading and explication of classical texts.
expo	A large international exhibition.
expounding	A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic.
fair	A traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. Pursuing his fair in a solitary street.
illustration	An item of information that is typical of a class or group. This accident is a graphic illustration of the disaster that s waiting to happen.
interpretation	An explanation or way of explaining. His unique interpretation of the Liszt tudes.
presentation	A visual representation of something. After her presentation to Queen Victoria he had escorted his sister to numerous balls.
show	A social event involving a public performance or entertainment. I man a desk in a little office I don t run the show.
trade fair	The commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services.

Usage Examples of "Exposition" as a noun

• We would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background.
• A systematic exposition of the idea of biodiversity.
• The country squires dreaded the exposition of their rustic conversation.
• The exposition will feature exhibits by 165 companies.

Associations of "Exposition" (30 Words)

clarification	The act of removing solid particles from a liquid. The professor s clarification helped her to understand the textbook.
clarify	Melt (butter) in order to separate out the water and milk solids. Clarify the butter.
define	Give a definition for the meaning of a word. The camera could define the smallest object.
definition	A statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary. Exercise had given his muscles superior definition.
depict	Portray in words; describe. These equations may be depicted on a graph.
depiction	The action of depicting something, especially in a work of art. Michelangelo s depictions of the male nude.
describe	To give an account or representation of in words. A single light is seen to describe a circle.
descriptive	Describing accents, forms, structures, and usage without making value judgements. The text contains some good descriptive passages.
display	Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing of animals. A display of emotion.
elucidate	Make (something) clear; explain. In what follows I shall try to elucidate what I believe the problems to be.
exhibition	A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display. A remarkable exhibition of musicianship.
expatiate	Speak or write in detail about. She expatiated on working class novelists.
explain	Define. He explained the laws of physics to his students.
explanation	A reason or justification given for an action or belief. I heard his explanation of the accident.
explicate	Elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses. An attempt to explicate the relationship between crime and economic forces.
expose	Expose or make accessible to some action or influence. The situation exposed a conflict within the government.
expository	Intended to explain or describe something. Clean expository writing.
expound	Explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work. He was expounding a powerful argument.
forum	A public facility to meet for open discussion. We hope these pages act as a forum for debate.
gallery	A porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed. In the minstrels gallery a string orchestra plays themes from film soundtracks.
homily	A religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction. She delivered her homily about the need for patience.
instruction	Directions to a solicitor or counsel, or to a jury. He issued instructions to the sheriff.
interpret	Give an interpretation or explanation to. Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries.
interpretation	An explanation or way of explaining. The report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence.
portray	Portray in words. The father is portrayed as a good looking man in this painting.
preach	Deliver a sermon. He preached the word of God.
rationale	An explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature. The rationale for capital punishment.
sermon	A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible. I preached my first sermon on original sin.
showcase	A glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home. The gallery will provide a showcase for Scotland s young photographers.
signification	The message that is intended or expressed or signified. Film comes closer than other forms of signification to resemblance of reality.