expository

/eks'pɔzitiv/ Cách viết khác : (expository) /eks'pɔzitəri/

Thân thiện

An expository paragraph clearly explains how a plant grows from a seed.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Intended to explain or describe something: The word "expository" describes writing, speech, or other forms of communication that are meant to explain, describe, or set forth information, ideas, or arguments in a clear and factual manner.
   • Of the nature of exposition: It pertains to the act of expounding or providing a detailed explanation.

Usage

"Expository" is used to classify a type of discourse or writing. It is formal and academic. It describes material that is informative and explanatory rather than narrative, persuasive, or creative. It is often used before nouns like "writing," "prose," "essay," "text," or "passage."

Examples

• The textbook contains clear expository chapters on the fundamentals of biology.
• Her expository speech effectively outlined the new company policy for all employees.
• Students were asked to write an expository essay explaining the causes of the economic recession.

Advanced Usage

• Expository preaching/discourse: A style of preaching or speaking that systematically explains a particular text or passage.
  • The pastor is known for his detailed expository preaching from the Bible.
• In logic and rhetoric, expository can describe a premise that is immediately clear or a statement that sets forth a fact.
  • The argument began with an expository premise that was not in dispute.

Variants and Related Words

• Exposition (n): A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a large public exhibition.
  • The professor's exposition of quantum mechanics was brilliant.
• Expositor (n): A person who explains complicated ideas or texts.
  • He was a leading expositor of constitutional law.

Synonyms

• Explanatory: Serving to explain something.
• Descriptive: Serving or seeking to describe.
• Interpretive: Relating to or providing an interpretation.
• Illustrative: Serving as an example or explanation.

Antonyms

• Narrative: In the form of a story.
• Persuasive: Good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
• Fictional: Relating to fiction; invented, not real.
• Poetic: Having the qualities of poetry.

Related Phrases and Idioms

(Note: "Expository" itself is not commonly used in idioms. The related noun "exposition" appears in some set phrases.) - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: (A specific religious term) In the Roman Catholic Church, the displaying of the consecrated Eucharistic host for adoration. - Trade exposition: A large exhibition for a particular industry. - The company showcased its new products at the annual trade exposition.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. serving to expound or set forth
   • clean expository writing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• expositive