n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ek-sp ə - ' zi-sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : a setting forth of the meaning or purpose (as of a writing)
2 a : discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to understand b (1) : the first part of a musical composition in sonata form in which the thematic material of the movement is presented (2) : the opening section of a fugue
3 : a public exhibition or show
– ex · po · si · tion · al \ - ' zish-n ə l, - ' zi-sh ə -n ə l \ adjective