exponential

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/ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ English

Definitions

noun

Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

adjective

Relating to an exponent.
Expressed in terms of a power of e.
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.“There were two deaths on Monday, four on Tuesday, and eight on Wednesday. The rate of increase seems exponential.”
Characterised by a very rapid rate of change, especially increase.

Related words

Synonyms

exponential function incremental dramatic power vertiginous huge explosive warp rapid sharp headlong dizzying unprecedented regretful deplorable multiplicative

Associated

smoothing exp logarithm logarithmic decay poisson polynomial exponentially hyperbolic parameter dispersion logistic

Rhymes

essential consequential inconsequential potential deferential quintessential influential providential torrential tangential

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