Word: EXPOSITION
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of EXPOSITION
- The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.
- (authorship) The act or process of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing; the portions and aspects of a piece of writing that exist mainly to describe the setting, characters and other non-plot elements.
"My reviewer said she couldn't picture the setting for my story, so I'm improving the exposition."
- The act of expulsion, or being expelled, from a place.
- The action of putting something out to public view; for example in a display or show.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "exposition" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "exposition" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXPOSITION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXPOSITION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXPOSITION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXPOSITION:
- # the exposition effect
- # master of exposition
- # playing with exposition
- # in terms of exposition
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