exponential
/ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/
ɛk · SPƏNƐN · t͡ʃəl (3 syllables)
English
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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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