exploitable

the word 'exploitable' is a modern english formation, built upon the older verb 'exploit'. the core morpheme 'exploit' originates from the latin verb 'explicare', meaning 'to unfold' or 'to set forth', which evolved in old french to denote a successful outcome or deed. the suffix '-able', of latin origin, is productively attached to verbs to create adjectives indicating a capacity or susceptibility. thus, the literal construction 'capable of being unfolded or set forth' evolved logically into the modern senses of being usable for benefit or, more negatively, susceptible to being taken advantage of.

Structure: exploit + able exploit (from old french 'esploit', meaning 'outcome, success', from latin 'explicare', 'to unfold'); able (from latin '-abilis', a suffix forming adjectives meaning 'capable of, fit for')