Main Entry:

ex·po·si·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1: a setting forth of the meaning or purpose (as of a writing)2 a: discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to understand b (1): the first part of a musical composition in sonata form in which the thematic material of the movement is presented (2): the opening section of a fugue3: a public exhibition or show

— ex·po·si·tion·al \-ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-n^əl\ adjective