Exploitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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exploitable

[ ɪkˈsplɔɪtəbəl ]

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in technology

Capable of being taken advantage of; vulnerable to being used for unethical purposes.

Synonyms

at risk, susceptible, vulnerable

Examples of usage

The security flaw in the system made it exploitable by hackers.
The exploit in the software rendered it exploitable for malicious activities.

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in a situation

A situation or resource that can be utilized to one's advantage, especially in a manipulative or unethical way.

Synonyms

advantageous, beneficial, usable

Examples of usage

The company's financial instability made it exploitable for a hostile takeover.
The political unrest in the region was exploitable by extremist groups.

Translations

Translations of the word "exploitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explorável

explorável para uso
aproveitável

🇮🇳 शोषणीय

🇩🇪 ausnutzbar

🇮🇩 dapat dieksploitasi

🇺🇦 експлуатований

🇵🇱 eksploatowalny

🇯🇵 利用可能な

🇫🇷 exploitable

🇪🇸 explotable

🇹🇷 istismar edilebilir

🇰🇷 이용 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للاستغلال

🇨🇿 využitelný

🇸🇰 využiteľný

🇨🇳 可利用的

🇸🇮 izkoriščljiv

🇮🇸 nýtanlegt

🇰🇿 пайдалануға болатын

🇬🇪 გამოყენებადი

🇦🇿 istismar edilə bilən

🇲🇽 explotable

Word origin

The word 'exploitable' originates from the verb 'exploit', which comes from the Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'plaudere' (to clap). Originally, 'exploit' referred to a notable deed or heroic act. Over time, it evolved to also encompass the idea of taking advantage of something or someone. The adjective 'exploitable' emerged from this sense, highlighting the susceptibility or usability of a person, situation, or resource for gain or advantage, often in a negative or manipulative context.