exposition
/ˌekspəˈzɪʃn/
ex · po · si · tion
ˌeks · pə · ˈzɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. detailed explanation or exhibition
Significado en Español
exposición
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
triển lãm, trình bày
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Example Sentence
There is a book exposition at the fair.
博览会上有书展。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
expos(display)+ition(noun).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “exposition”?
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A
Narrative
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B
Exhibition
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C
Assumption
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D
Deposition
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B — Exhibition.
“exposition” means n. detailed explanation or exhibition
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The huge science ______ displayed inventions from around the world.
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A
silence
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B
rumor
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C
accident
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D
exposition
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D — exposition.
“exposition” means n. detailed explanation or exhibition
Common questions about “exposition”
What does “exposition” mean?
exposition — n. detailed explanation or exhibition. In Chinese: 展览，阐述.
How do you pronounce “exposition”?
exposition is pronounced /ˌekspəˈzɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · po · si · tion.
How do you use “exposition” in a sentence?
There is a book exposition at the fair. (博览会上有书展。)
What are synonyms for “exposition”?
exhibition, display — all close in meaning to exposition (n. detailed explanation or exhibition).
Is “exposition” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. exposition appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “exposition”?
expos(display)+ition(noun).
