exposure to — the state of being subject to or coming into contact with something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being subject to or coming into contact with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspoʊʒər tu/
Example Sentences
- His exposure to K-pop turned him into a dancing machine overnight.
- Exposure to different cultures broadens your perspective.
- Too much exposure to social media made her forget what real friends look like.
exposure to
NOUN[/ɪkˈspoʊʒər tu/]
the state of being subject to or coming into contact with something
Years of exposure to sunlight faded the old shop sign completely.
Exposure to danger within the enclosure, yet she keeps her composure!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin 'exponere', a compound of 'ex' (out) and 'ponere' (to place). The original sense of 'placing or putting out' evolved to mean 'to reveal' or 'to make known', and subsequently developed the modern sense of 'subjection to something' or 'the state of being exposed'.
Breakdown
ex- (out, outward) + -ponere (to place, to put) → expose (to place outward, reveal) → exposure (the act or state of being exposed or revealed).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His exposure to K-pop turned him into a dancing machine overnight.”
“Exposure to different cultures broadens your perspective.”
“Too much exposure to social media made her forget what real friends look like.”
“Workers need protection from exposure to toxic substances.”
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