Exhibit
/ɪɡˈzɪb.ɪt/noun
To display or present something for public viewing.
Did you know?The term 'exhibit' comes from a Latin root meaning 'to hold out', hinting at a mystical act of unveiling secrets.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
exhibitio
“The action of holding out or presenting something.”
14th Century
Middle English
exhibiten
“To show or display.”
16th Century
English
exhibit
“To present or display publicly.”
Modern English
English
exhibit
“To formally display or present for observation.”
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