exponent

Definitions

ex- (out) + pon (place) + -ent (one who) = 'one who sets something out.' An exponent of a style sets it out, displays it, champions it. In math, the raised exponent 'sets out' how many times to multiply the base. Note the pon spelling, like opponent.

Common Collocations

• 1.leading exponent主要代表
• 2.chief exponent首要倡导者
• 3.exponent of……的代表人物

Example Sentences

• 1.

  She is a leading exponent of modern jazz.

• 2.

  In two-cubed, the exponent is three.