expounding

American  

[ik-spoun-ding] / ɪkˈspaʊn dɪŋ /

noun

1. a detailed explanation, discursion, or interpretation.

   I have no natural taste for study, expounding, or poring over tomes.

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adjective

1. being someone or something that explains or interprets.

   The book is an expounding collection of tales, brimming with translated historical and cultural anecdotes.

Etymology

Origin of expounding

First recorded in 1735–45; expound ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; expound ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

Since then, I’ve spent more than 40 years researching and expounding the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 4, 2025

Tanton kindles a small fire of twigs inside a metal pitcher, while expounding for the camera about ecology and overpopulation.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2024

“No,” Servais said, trying to be stubborn before laughing and expounding.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

He’s also something of a philosopher, expounding endlessly on the Zen of lifecasting.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022

The allegation, which was untrue, irritated the detectives into expounding very convincing denials.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

Related Words

• answer
• explanation
• interpretation
• rationale
• solution
• translation