expository

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Learn the meaning of expository with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

expository

(adjective)

Meaning

intended to explain or describe

Example

"The expository essay provided clear insights into the topic."

Synonyms

explanatoryillustrativeinformative

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'exponere', meaning to put forth.
Related word forms
  • noun: exposition
  • adverb: expositorily