exponential
/หษk.spoส.หnษn.tสษl/IPA: /EH0 K S P OW0 N EH1 N CH AH0 L/
noun
- 1
Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.
adjective
- 1
Relating to an exponent.
- 2
Expressed in terms of a power of e.
- 3
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.
โThere were two deaths on Monday, four on Tuesday, and eight on Wednesday. The rate of increase seems exponential.โ
- 4
Characterised by a very rapid rate of change, especially increase.
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