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exponential

adjectivetechnicalcommon/ɐjʃpunẽˈsjal/ex·po·nen·ci·al

Definition

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Relating to or represented by a mathematical function in which the variable appears as an exponent (e.g., y = aˣ). By extension, growing or decreasing extremely rapidly, multiplying by a constant factor over equal time intervals.

Usage examples

The virus spread with exponential growth in the first few weeks.
The exponential function is fundamental in many scientific models.

Common combinations

exponential growthexponential functionexponential increaseexponential curve