exploitable
|ex-ploit-a-ble|
C1
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtəbl/
(exploit)
utilize or take advantage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exploitable' originates from the verb 'exploit', which comes from the Old French word 'exploiter', meaning 'to accomplish or achieve'.
Historical Evolution
'exploiter' transformed into the Middle English word 'exploiten', and eventually became the modern English word 'exploit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to accomplish or achieve', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to use or take advantage of'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being used or taken advantage of for one's own benefit.
The software has several exploitable vulnerabilities.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 07:48