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Definition of expository

expository

/ɪkˈspɑːzəˌtɔːri/
ex · pos · i · to · ry
Adverb:expositorily
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expository Lexical Profile

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1

Intended to explain, describe, or convey factual information about a subject, rather than to persuade or tell a story.

Example

"First-year university students are required to take an expository writing course to master clear, structured essays."

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• Rhymes for expository

• Nearby Words

exposed
exposer
exposition
expository
exposure
expound
expounder

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Medieval Latin expositorius, from Latin expositor ('an explainer'), derived from exponere ('to set forth or explain').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Expository. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/expository
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