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How do you spell Exploitation?

Correct spelling

exploitation

EXPLOIT + ATION.

Why is exploitation spelled this way?

From French exploiter, to use productively. Latin EXPLICARE (to unfold). Exploitation unfolds resources — using them fully, for better or worse.

Common misspellings of exploitation

exploitatonexploitasionexplotationexploiation

Example

The exploitation of workers was condemned.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "exploitation". EXPLOIT + ATION.
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