exponential

/ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/

ɛk · SPƏNƐN · t͡ʃəl (3 syllables)

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Definition

Relating to an exponent.

Etymology

From exponent + -ial.

Example Sentences

  • "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 were two deaths on Monday, four on Tuesday, and eight on Wednesday. The rate of increase seems exponential."
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