expletive
- n profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
expletives were deleted - n a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
explicandum
- n (logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained
explication
- n the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
- n a detailed explanation of the meaning of something
explication de texte
- n a method of literary criticism that analyzes details of a text in order to reveal its structure and meaning
explicit definition
- n a definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined
exploding cucumber
- n Mediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched
exploit
- n a notable achievement
- v use or manipulate to one's advantage
He exploit the new taxation system - v draw from; make good use of
we must exploit the resources we are given wisely - v work excessively hard
he is exploiting the students
exploitation
- n the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
the exploitation of copper deposits - n an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
capitalistic exploitation of the working class