exposition vs fair

fair vs exposition

exposition and fair both are nouns.

exposition is not an adjective while fair is an adjective.

exposition is not a verb while fair is a verb.

exposition is not an adverb while fair is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exposition	Yes	No	No	No
fair	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As nouns, fair is a hyponym of exposition; that is, fair is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exposition:

exposition: a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
fair: a competitive exhibition of farm products

Other hyponyms of exposition include art exhibition, peepshow, raree-show.

exposition (noun)	fair (noun)
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic	a sale of miscellany; often for charity
an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse	a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur	a competitive exhibition of farm products
a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display	gathering of producers to promote business

exposition (adjective)	fair (adjective)
	(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines
	free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
	very pleasing to the eye
	(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
	free of clouds or rain
	gained or earned without cheating or stealing
	attractively feminine
	(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
	not excessive or extreme
	lacking exceptional quality or ability

exposition (verb)	fair (verb)
	join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

exposition (adverb)	fair (adverb)
	without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
	in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

Difference between exposition and fair

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