interpretation vs exposition

exposition vs interpretation

interpretation and exposition both are nouns.

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

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

interpretation: an explanation that results from interpreting something
exposition: a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

Other hyponyms of interpretation include expounding, construal, clarification, elucidation, illumination, eisegesis, exegesis, ijtihad, literal interpretation, version, reading, construction, twist, reconstruction, popularisation, popularization, misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstanding, allegoresis, overinterpretation.

interpretation (noun)	exposition (noun)
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance	a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious	an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something	(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur
an explanation that results from interpreting something	a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display

Difference between interpretation and exposition

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