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exposition

/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/

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The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended increased sun exposition to help improve her skin's vitamin D levels. "

action process physiology

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Examples :

"The exposition in the history textbook carefully described the social conditions of ancient Rome. "

writing literature language communication

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The act of expulsion, or being expelled, from a place.

Examples :

"His exposition from the soccer team followed repeated violations of the team rules. "

action event situation

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An event at which goods, artwork and cultural displays are exhibited for the public to view.

Examples :

"The first prototype was unveiled at an exposition."

culture art event

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(authorship) An essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail.

Examples :

"I turned my research into an exposition on the traditional music of Borneo."

literature writing education communication language

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(authorship) An opening section in fiction, in which background information about the characters, events or setting is conveyed.

Examples :

"The novel's exposition described the small town and the main character's difficult childhood, setting the stage for the story to come. "

literature writing story character

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The opening section of a fugue; the opening section of a movement in sonata form

Examples :

"The exposition of the sonata's first movement introduced the main themes. "

music literature

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The abandonment of an unwanted child.

Examples :

"The historical records detailed several cases of exposition during the famine, where desperate parents left their infants at the church door. "

family human action moral society law

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The action of putting something out to public view; for example in a display or show.

Examples :

"The art museum's exposition of ancient pottery was a huge success. "

culture art entertainment event action