exponent
Translation
exponent, proponent, advocate
Examples
She was a leading exponent of free trade.
She was a leading exponent of free trade.
In the expression 2³, the number 3 is the exponent.
In the expression 2³, the number 3 is the exponent.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a person who supports an idea or theory He is a leading exponent of the new theory.
((maths)) a raised figure showing how many times a number is multiplied by itself In 10⁴, the exponent is 4.
Similar Words
Synonyms (person): advocate, champion; Synonyms (maths): index, power
Etymology
From Latin 'exponere', meaning 'to put forth, explain'. 'ex-' (out) + 'ponere' (to put).
Memory Tips
An 'exponent' is someone who 'puts forth' (ex-) an idea, or a number 'put' above another in math.