exponent

noun

ex·po·nent ik-ˈspō-nənt How to pronounce exponent (audio)

ˈek-ˌspō-

: a symbol written above and to the right of a mathematical expression to indicate the operation of raising to a power

: one that expounds or interprets

: one that champions, practices, or exemplifies

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You probably won’t be surprised to learn that exponent and proponent have a lot in common. While the two share visual similarities and closely related definitions, they also have a common ancestor: the Latin ponere, meaning “to put.” Exponent comes from exponere, meaning “to explain, expound, or set forth,” while proponent comes from proponere, meaning “to expose to view, bring to one’s attention, propose.” Today, proponent usually refers to someone who argues in favor of something. Exponent can also refer to someone who is an advocate, but it tends to refer especially to someone who stands out as a shining representative of something. In addition, it has kept its earlier meaning of “one who expounds,” as well as its mathematical symbol meaning.

Example Sentences

She has become one of America's foremost exponents of the romantic style in interior design. The exponent 3 in 10³ indicates 10 x 10 x 10.

Recent Examples on the Web And the exponent for market distribution becomes the value provided to customers.

Alex Kreger, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Born in Jammu, Northern India, Sharma became a exponent of the classical instrument santoor.

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2022 Liberal academics have often described Mastriano as a leading exponent of Christian nationalism, because of his tendency to frame political events as theological challenges.

The New Yorker, 15 May 2022 Otake spent time with Manja Chmiel, an exponent of the German modern dance movement Neue Tanz, and the Butoh legend Kazuo Ohno; Tan was the protégée of pioneering conceptual musician John Cage.

Amanda Lee Koe, Vogue, 25 May 2022 The British drill exponent (real name Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert) debuts at the summit of the Official U.K. Albums Chart with Noughty, this third mixtape.

Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2022 But Scalia was its most prominent, insistent, and eloquent exponent from the mid 1980s until his death in 2016.

Dan Mclaughlin, National Review, 23 Mar. 2022 Blaise Aguirre, at McLean Hospital, is a leading exponent of D.B.T., having overseen the treatment of thirty-five hundred adolescents and young adults, many of whom have had as many as ten previous psychiatric hospitalizations.

Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 When India became independent in 1947, Kathak achieved fresh glory, with Birju as a leading exponent.

New York Times, 2 Feb. 2022 See More

单词	exponent
释义	exponent noun ex·po·nent ik-ˈspō-nənt ˈek-ˌspō- 1 : a symbol written above and to the right of a mathematical expression to indicate the operation of raising to a power 2 a : one that expounds or interprets b : one that champions, practices, or exemplifies Did you know? You probably won’t be surprised to learn that exponent and proponent have a lot in common. While the two share visual similarities and closely related definitions, they also have a common ancestor: the Latin ponere, meaning “to put.” Exponent comes from exponere, meaning “to explain, expound, or set forth,” while proponent comes from proponere, meaning “to expose to view, bring to one’s attention, propose.” Today, proponent usually refers to someone who argues in favor of something. Exponent can also refer to someone who is an advocate, but it tends to refer especially to someone who stands out as a shining representative of something. In addition, it has kept its earlier meaning of “one who expounds,” as well as its mathematical symbol meaning. Synonyms advocate advocator apostle backer booster champion expounder espouser friend gospeler gospeller herald hierophant high priest paladin promoter proponent protagonist supporter true believer tub-thumper white knight See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She has become one of America's foremost exponents of the romantic style in interior design. The exponent 3 in 10³ indicates 10 x 10 x 10. Recent Examples on the Web And the exponent for market distribution becomes the value provided to customers. Alex Kreger, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Born in Jammu, Northern India, Sharma became a exponent of the classical instrument santoor. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2022 Liberal academics have often described Mastriano as a leading exponent of Christian nationalism, because of his tendency to frame political events as theological challenges. The New Yorker, 15 May 2022 Otake spent time with Manja Chmiel, an exponent of the German modern dance movement Neue Tanz, and the Butoh legend Kazuo Ohno; Tan was the protégée of pioneering conceptual musician John Cage. Amanda Lee Koe, Vogue, 25 May 2022 The British drill exponent (real name Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert) debuts at the summit of the Official U.K. Albums Chart with Noughty, this third mixtape. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2022 But Scalia was its most prominent, insistent, and eloquent exponent from the mid 1980s until his death in 2016. Dan Mclaughlin, National Review, 23 Mar. 2022 Blaise Aguirre, at McLean Hospital, is a leading exponent of D.B.T., having overseen the treatment of thirty-five hundred adolescents and young adults, many of whom have had as many as ten previous psychiatric hospitalizations. Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 When India became independent in 1947, Kathak achieved fresh glory, with Birju as a leading exponent. New York Times, 2 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin exponent-, exponens, present participle of exponere — more at expose First Known Use 1734, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition exponent noun ex·po·nent ik-ˈspō-nənt : a numeral written above and to the right of a number to show how many times the number is to be used as a factor The exponent 3 in 10³ indicates 10 × 10 × 10. exponent noun 1 as in proponent a person who actively supports or favors a cause exponents of space exploration earnestly called for more missions to the outer reaches of the solar system Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance proponent advocate supporter advocator promoter apostle expounder booster champion friend hierophant protagonist tub-thumper paladin white knight adherent espouser stalwart high priest interpreter disciple herald true believer gospeller backer gospeler follower loyalist partizan partisan encourager cohort cheerleader fellow traveler applauder Antonyms & Near Antonyms adversary opponent enemy antagonist critic foe rival faultfinder belittler See More 2 as in practitioner one who brings an art or science to full realization has long reigned as the nation's leading exponent of modern dance Synonyms & Similar Words practitioner interpreter proponent expounder philosopher theorist guru advocate promoter apostle high priest supporter dean doyen ideologue idealogue champion booster grand old man backer
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