英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
a statement or account that makes something clear
"The teacher gave a clear explanation of the theory."
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
"He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot."
able to be explained or understood
"His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation."
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
"The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students."
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
"The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works."
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
"The teacher gave explicit instructions for the assignment."
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
"The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion."
to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure
"The bomb exploded in the middle of the street."
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work; the use of resources for profit
"The exploitation of workers is a serious issue."
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
"The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory."
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
"Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe."
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
"They decided to explore the forest together."
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
"They are exploring different areas of Antarctica."
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
"The explosion shook the entire neighborhood."
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
"The situation became explosive after the argument."
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
"She is a leading exponent of modern dance."
Rapid growth or dramatic progress within a specific time
"The tech industry has seen exponential growth in recent years."
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
"Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide."
to send goods or services to another country for sale
"Bangladesh exports garments to many countries."
to reveal or uncover something hidden
"The journalist tried to expose the corruption scandal."
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
"The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory."
intended to explain or describe something
"The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic."
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
"She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision."
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
"His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored."
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
"Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin."
to present and explain in detail
"The professor expounded the theory in simple terms."
to convey a thought, feeling, or idea in words, actions, or other forms
"She expressed her gratitude with a warm smile."
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
"The express train reached the destination in half the usual time."
the act of putting thoughts or feelings into words, actions, or facial gestures
"His facial expression showed surprise."
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
"Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed."
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
"The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway."
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
"The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners."
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
"His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school."
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
"He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind."
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
"The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it."
Extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made.
"The bride wore an exquisite gown made of silk."
Still in existence; surviving.
"Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant."
Spoken or done without preparation.
"He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting."
Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.
"She recited the poem extempore in class."
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
"The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines."
to make something longer, larger, or last longer; to reach out.
"The company decided to extend the deadline for submissions."
longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
"They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer."
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
"The software is designed to be extensible with new features."
a part that is added to something to make it longer or bigger; an increase in time.
"She asked for an extension on her assignment deadline."
covering a large area or involving a lot; wide in range.
"The museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts."
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
"She traveled extensively across Europe for her research."
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
"The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow."
the area, degree, or scope of something
"The extent of the damage was greater than expected."
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
"The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood."
