EXPOSITION
/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
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.
Examples of EXPOSITION in a Sentence
- "My reviewer said she couldn't picture the setting for my story, so I'm improving the exposition."
Word Details
Is EXPOSITION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXPOSITION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EXPOSITION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXPOSITION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | p | o | s | i | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPOSITION
100 words from the letters in EXPOSITION
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How to Use EXPOSITION in Word Games
EXPOSITION is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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