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 exponent exponent /ˈɛkˌspoʊnənt/

noun

  1. A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself  ( exponent , index , power )
    a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
      The dictator abused his power, oppressing the people.
    The dictator abused his power, oppressing the people.
  2. Someone who expounds and interprets or explains  ( exponent )
    someone who expounds and interprets or explains
     She is an exponent of ancient poetry, often explaining its deeper meanings to students.
    She is an exponent of ancient poetry, often explaining its deeper meanings to students.
  3. A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea  ( advocator , exponent , proponent , advocate )
    a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
     She is a passionate advocate for animal rights.
    She is a passionate advocate for animal rights.


 unusual person unusual person /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl ˈpɜːrsən/

noun

  1. A person who is unusual  ( anomaly , unusual person )
    a person who is unusual


 mopboard mopboard /ˈmɑːpˌbɔrd/

noun

  1. [ N. American] A molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor  ( baseboard [ N. American] , mopboard [ N. American] , skirting board [British] )
    a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor


 reservation reservation /ˌrɛzɝˈveɪʃən/

noun

  1. () A district that is reserved for particular purpose  ( reserve , reservation )
    a district that is reserved for particular purpose
      They booked a cabin on a Native American reservation, learning about the local culture and traditions.
    They booked a cabin on a Native American reservation, learning about the local culture and traditions.
  2. () The act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group)  ( booking , reservation )
    the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group)
     Wondered who had made the booking
    wondered who had made the booking
  3. () An unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly  ( arriere pensee , mental reservation , arrière pensée , reservation )
    an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly
  4. () A statement that limits or restricts some claim  ( qualification , reservation )
    a statement that limits or restricts some claim
     He recommended her without any reservations
    he recommended her without any reservations
  5. The act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion  ( reservation )
    the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion
  6. Something reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.)  ( reservation )
    something reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.)
  7. The written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance  ( reservation )
    the written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance