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expository

/ɛksˈpɒzɪtɔri/ adjective · British & US
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What does expository mean?

adjective

Providing or serving to explain or describe something in detail; explanatory. Used to describe writing or speech that explains or describes something in a clear and detailed way.

Example

"The expository essay provided a thorough analysis of the historical event."

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