To explain something in detail or to present and explain a theory or idea systematically and thoroughly. It involves elaborate clarification or interpretation.
From Latin 'exponere,' meaning 'to set forth,' composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'ponere' (to place). The word suggests placing ideas out for examination, entering English in the 14th century through Old French.
Think 'ex-pound' - you're pounding out ideas extensively! This academic word frequently appears in passages about teachers, scholars, or experts explaining complex concepts.
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