exponent — a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/
Korean meaning: 어떤 이론이나 사상을 주장하고 옹호하는 사람, 지지자
Korean pronunciation: 익**스포**넌트
Example Sentences
- My math teacher is such a passionate exponent of algebra that she dreams in equations!
- As the main exponent of working from home, he turned his bedroom into a boardroom.
- Einstein was a prominent exponent of the theory of relativity.
exponent
NOUN//ɪkˈspoʊnənt//
a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory
Passionate advocate promoting green energy
The exponent explains each component to his opponent!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exponere' meaning 'to set forth' or 'to expose,' composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'ponere' (to place or put). The term evolved to mean someone who expounds or sets forth ideas.
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📝Examples
“My math teacher is such a passionate exponent of algebra that she dreams in equations!”
“As the main exponent of working from home, he turned his bedroom into a boardroom.”
“Einstein was a prominent exponent of the theory of relativity.”
“When calculating 5², remember that 2 is the exponent telling you to multiply 5 by itself.”
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