Exponential

Quick meaning: Exponential is an adjective meaning (mathematics) Expressed in terms of an exponent (power of a base), the base often being 10 or e.

Meaning

(mathematics) Expressed in terms of an exponent (power of a base), the base often being 10 or e.

More Meanings

1. (loosely) Characterised by a very rapid rate of change, especially increase, or merely a very large amount or degree.
2. (mathematics) Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.
3. (mathematics) 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.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: extreme, huge

In base-10 exponential form, 1,000,000 is written as 10⁶.

If not otherwise specified, "the" exponential function is normally understood to mean eˣ.

There's been an exponential rise in the number of crimes reported this year, compared to last year.

Word Forms

• exponentials

Synonyms for exponential

Depending on context, synonyms include extreme.

Antonyms for exponential

Common opposites include nonexponential.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include incremental, dramatic, power, vertiginous, explosive, warp.

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