exposure — the state of being exposed to contact with something harmful or unpleasant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being exposed to contact with something harmful or unpleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
Example Sentences
- My boss got too much media exposure after dancing on TikTok in his underwear.
- The photographer adjusted the exposure to capture the perfect sunset shot.
- After years of exposure to terrible dad jokes, I developed immunity to cringe humor.
exposure
NOUN[/ɪkˈspoʊʒər/]
the state of being exposed to contact with something harmful or unpleasant
Long exposure to harsh sunlight left the hiker's skin badly burned.
Through dangerous exposure and disclosure, she keeps her composure
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Origin
From Latin 'exponere' meaning 'to set forth' or 'to expose', combined with the suffix '-ure' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'exposer'.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + -pose (from Latin ponere, to place/put) + -ure (noun suffix indicating state/condition) = exposure (state of being exposed)
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📝Examples
“My boss got too much media exposure after dancing on TikTok in his underwear.”
“The photographer adjusted the exposure to capture the perfect sunset shot.”
“After years of exposure to terrible dad jokes, I developed immunity to cringe humor.”
“The company's exposure to financial risk increased during the economic downturn.”
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