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expositional

expositional

1 7.2
Used to show objects or information to the public, for example in a gallery
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃənl/
translation icon : expositivo
  • The documentary included many expositional scenes that clearly explained the historical context.
  • an expositional story

Examples

  • This is an expositional piece.

  • The expositional panels provided detailed information about the artist.

  • The gallery's expositional approach made the artwork accessible to all visitors.

  • She admired the expositional layout of the science fair, which clearly explained each experiment.

  • The expositional panels provided background information about the historical artifacts on display.

  • Her presentation was filled with expositional details that helped the audience understand the subject better.

  • The gallery featured expositional displays showcasing the artist's techniques throughout the years.

Synonyms

presentational
vsexpositional
  • Formal
1 7.5

Relating to showing or explaining something to an audience

is about public display and exhibition rather than formal showing
demonstrational
vsexpositional
5.5

To show how a product or device works

focuses on public display and exhibition rather than practical showing

Surface Forms

expositional positive

Morphology

expositional = exposition (semi-transparent) = exposition + al

This is a regular adjective formed from the noun 'exposition' with -al, but the base noun is somewhat learned and technical rather than fully everyday.

Etymology

Expositional comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and ponere 'to put', the same root as expose and exhibit. So an expositional display is like 'putting out' objects for people to see, which is why the word describes gallery layouts and exhibitions.