Definition of Expounding

1. Noun. A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic.

Exact synonyms: Exposition
Specialized synonyms: Philosophizing
Generic synonyms: Interpretation
Derivative terms: Exposit, Expound

Definition of Expounding

1. Verb. (present participle of expound) ¹

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Definition of Expounding

1. expound [v] - See also: expound

Lexicographical Neighbors of Expounding

expostulatory
exposture
exposure
exposure dose
exposure keratitis
exposure meter
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exposure odds ratio
exposure therapy
exposure treatment
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expounders
expounding (current term)
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express
express-mail
express emotion
express feelings
express joy
express lane
express luxury liner
express mail
express mirth
express rifle
express train
express trains
express trust

Literary usage of Expounding

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Letters and Other Writings of James Madison by James Madison (1865)
"Much of the error in expounding the Constitution has its origin in the use made of the ... There is certainly a reasonable medium between expounding the ..."

2. The Constitution of the United States, Its Sources and Its Application by Thomas James Norton (1922)
"A LIST OF THE LEADING CASES expounding THE CONSTITUTION, WITH NOTES INDICATING THE TENOR OF EACH CASE ACCUSED. See CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. ..."

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