Overexposure: meaning, definitions and examples
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overexposure
[ ˌoʊvəˈɛkspəʊʒər ]
media exposure
Overexposure refers to the condition of being exposed too much to something, particularly in the context of media, information, or attention. It can lead to negative consequences like diminished impact or burnout, especially in scenarios involving celebrities or news topics. The concept can also apply to light exposure in photography or health contexts.
Synonyms
excessive exposure, overexertion, overindulgence.
Examples of usage
- The artist faced overexposure from constant media attention.
- Overexposure to sunlight can cause skin damage.
- The news coverage resulted in overexposure of the event.
- Her overexposure on social media led to privacy concerns.
Translations
Translations of the word "overexposure" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exposição excessiva
🇮🇳 अधिक एक्सपोजर
🇩🇪 Überbelichtung
🇮🇩 overexposure
🇺🇦 перекриття
🇵🇱 prześwietlenie
🇯🇵 過度曝露
🇫🇷 surexposition
🇪🇸 sobreexposición
🇹🇷 aşırı maruz kalma
🇰🇷 과다 노출
🇸🇦 تعرض مفرط
🇨🇿 přepálení
🇸🇰 preexponovanie
🇨🇳 过度曝光
🇸🇮 prekomerna izpostavljenost
🇮🇸 ofan álag
🇰🇿 артық экспозиция
🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესებული ექსპოზიცია
🇦🇿 artıq ekspoziya
🇲🇽 sobreexposición
Etymology
The term 'overexposure' is derived from the prefix 'over-', which indicates excessiveness, and 'exposure', a word originating from the Latin 'exponere', meaning 'to put forth' or 'to reveal'. The concept began being applied in various fields such as photography, where 'overexposure' describes an image that has been exposed to light for too long, resulting in a washed-out picture. In the 20th century, as media and celebrity culture grew, the term took on social implications, referring to public figures being too frequently exposed to media, leading to a fan fatigue or loss of interest. Today, it encompasses a variety of contexts, including psychological and health-related discussions about the impacts of excessive exposure to media, social incidents, or environmental conditions.