exponential
Pronunciation: /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/
The English word “exponential” has 4 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Expressed in terms of an exponent (power of a base), the base often being 10 or e.
- Characterised by a rate of change that is proportional to the value of the varying quantity, or, equivalently, by a doubling or halving over successive fixed intervals of time or other parameter, described as exponential growth or exponential decay.
- Characterised by a very rapid rate of change, especially increase, or merely a very large amount or degree.
noun
- Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.
Etymology
From exponent + -ial.
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More English words
- expone
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