Exposable

/ɪkˈspoʊ.zə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being revealed, uncovered, or disclosed, especially when referring to secrets or wrongdoing.

Etymology

From 'expose' (from Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'pausare' (to spread out)) + '-able' (capable of being). The '-able' suffix marks something as possible to do or experience.

Kelly Says

Every scandal from Watergate to corporate fraud starts with something exposable—a hidden document, an email thread, a whistleblower's courage to bring hidden things to light.

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