expository
intermediateB2/ɪkˈspɑːzɪtɔːri/ · ex-po-si-to-ry
Intended to explain or describe something; serving to make something clear.
Meanings
Intended to explain or describe something; serving to make something clear.
ایسی تحریر یا تقریر جو کسی چیز کی وضاحت کرنے یا بیان کرنے کے لئے تیار کی گئی ہو۔
وضاحتی
wazāhati
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- expository essay
- expository writing
- expository text
Example Sentences
The professor assigned an expository essay to help students clarify their thoughts.
پروفیسر نے طلباء کی سوچ کو واضح کرنے کے لیے ایک وضاحتی مضمون دیا۔
Professor ne talib-e-ilm ki soch ko wazeh karne ke liye aik wazāhati mazmūn diya.
Expository writing is essential for conveying complex information simply.
وضاحتی تحریر پیچیدہ معلومات کو آسانی سے بیان کرنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Wazāhati tehrīr peechīdah maloomat ko aasāni se bayan karne ke liye zaroori hai.
The book contains several expository chapters that explain the theory.
کتاب میں کئی وضاحتی ابواب ہیں جو نظریے کی وضاحت کرتے ہیں۔
Kitaab mein kai wazāhati abwāb hain jo nazariye ki wazahat karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'expository' as 'explain story' – it helps you remember that it's all about explaining concepts.
Imagine a teacher standing in front of a blackboard explaining a complex topic clearly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "expositus" — to set forth
First known use: 17th century
The word 'expository' has evolved from Latin roots, where it was used in contexts meaning to explain or set forth details. The modern use refers specifically to writing that aims to inform or explain.