Expository

usgb/ɪkˈspɑːzətɔːri/
adjective

Describing something in detail and explaining it.

The professor gave an expository lecture on the solar system.
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  • expository essay
  • expository writing

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Lecture Clarity

Expository lectures aim to clarify complex topics, making them understandable.

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Her expository talk on quantum mechanics made the complex subject clear.
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Detailed Explanation

Expository writing or speaking is detailed and thorough, leaving no doubt.

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The scientist's expository article answered all my questions about the experiment.
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