Exposition and Illustration

Exposition

Exposition noun - A statement that makes something clear.
Usage example: the astronomer's exposition of white dwarfs was a little helpful
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Synonyms for Exposition

Illustration is a synonym for exposition in explanation topic. In some cases you can use "Illustration" instead a noun "Exposition", when it comes to topics like explain, written description.

Illustration

Illustration noun - Something that visually explains or decorates a text.
Usage example: this book on birds has gorgeous illustrations
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Synonyms for Illustration

Exposition is a synonym for illustration in explain topic. You can use "Exposition" instead a noun "Illustration".

How words are described

good good exposition good illustration
full full exposition full illustration
detailed detailed exposition detailed illustration
particular particular exposition particular illustration
Other adjectives: short, simple, actual, little, quick, key, dramatic, explicit, later.
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