expository

Also ex·pos·i·tive

[ik-spoz-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]

adjective

1. of the nature of exposition; serving to expound, set forth, or explain.

   an expository essay;

   expository writing.

expository

/ ɪkˈspɒzɪtərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

1. of, involving, or assisting in exposition; explanatory

Other Word Forms

• expositorily adverb
• expositively adverb
• semiexpositive adjective
• semiexpository adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of expository¹

From the Medieval Latin word expositōrius, dating back to 1590–1600. See expositor, -tory ¹

Example Sentences

With judicious trimming, particularly of the occasional puddle of expository or repetitive dialogue, the play would gain a tauter pace.

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Our first indication that he might not be like the other goons with badges is shown in his expository flashback.

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A first-person account would be compelling enough, especially given Thomas’ gift for terse, layered expository writing.

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Plus, coming into “Dune: Prophecy” as a stone-cold uninitiate is a challenge for which the script compensates using a combination of summary via narration and a brief, expository title card.

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Some of the dialogue is frankly expository, seemingly designed to educate viewers.

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