Exposits

/ɪkˈspɑːzɪts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of exposit; to explain or set forth in detail.

Etymology

From Latin exponere (to set out). The verb form 'to exposit' is much less common than 'to expound,' but creates regular present-tense conjugations like exposes, exposited.

Kelly Says

Exposit is a rare verb today—most people say 'explain' or 'expound' instead. But it persists in specialized academic writing, especially in philosophy and theology where precision in terminology matters.

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