Exposition

noun/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/rhetoric

Definition

A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

Etymology

From Middle English exposicioun, from Old French esposicion, from Latin expositiō, from expōnere (“to put forth”). The sense meaning "exhibition" is a later semantic loan from French exposition.

Synonyms

exhibition, expounding, expo, construal

In a sentence

The RFC's exposition of the problem was thorough.