exhibitory

exhibitory

The museum's exhibitory hall displays ancient artifacts.

Definition

Adjective:
Exhibitory means serving to exhibit, display, or show something; relating to or having the function of presenting something for public view or demonstration.

Usage Examples
  • (The area used for displaying art.)
  • (Serving to display rather than to explain.)
  • (Cases used for displaying objects.)
Advanced Usage
  • "exhibitory behavior": actions intended to show off or attract attention, often in a social context.
    Her exhibitory behavior at the party made her seem vain. (She acted to display herself prominently.)

  • "exhibitory function": the role or purpose of presenting or demonstrating something.
    The exhibitory function of the trade show was to allow companies to showcase new products. (The purpose of displaying.)

Variants and Related Words
  • Exhibit (verb): to show or display something publicly.
    The museum will exhibit the painting next month. (Show publicly.)

  • Exhibition (noun): a public display or show.
    The art exhibition attracted thousands of visitors. (A public display.)

  • Exhibitor (noun): a person or company that displays something at a show or fair.
    Each exhibitor at the conference had a booth for their products. (A participant who displays.)

Synonyms
  • Display: to show something in a prominent way.
  • Demonstrative: serving to explain or show something clearly.
  • Showy: designed to attract attention through display.
Related Idioms
  • Put on a show: to display something in an impressive or attention-seeking manner. (He displayed himself prominently without substance.)