exploitation — the action of making use of and benefiting from resources
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of making use of and benefiting from resources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The detective discovered the villain's exploitation of innocent citizens through fake charity schemes.
- My cat has mastered the exploitation of my weakness for cute meowing sounds.
- The sustainable exploitation of renewable energy sources is crucial for our future.
exploitation
NOUN[/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/]
the action of making use of and benefiting from resources
The company's exploitation of the inexperienced worker was unfair.
The thief's exploitation of the weak spot in the fence let him enter the garden. (EXPLOIT + ACTION → using a weak spot for your own advantage = exploitation)
The worker avoided the manager's exploitation and felt growing annoyance.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'exploitation', derived from Latin 'exploitare' (to unfold, develop, use), which combines 'ex-' (out) with 'plectare' (to fold or braid). The term evolved through Old French to mean the action of working or developing resources.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + ploit (from Latin plectare, to fold/develop) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or process) = exploitation
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📝Examples
“The detective discovered the villain's exploitation of innocent citizens through fake charity schemes.”
“My cat has mastered the exploitation of my weakness for cute meowing sounds.”
“The sustainable exploitation of renewable energy sources is crucial for our future.”
“His exploitation of every possible excuse to avoid doing dishes is truly remarkable.”
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