Exponential Definition

ĕkspə-nĕnshəl
adjective
Of or relating to an algebraic exponent.
Webster's New World
Involving a variable or unknown quantity as an algebraic exponent.
Webster's New World
Of or increasing by extraordinary proportions.
Webster's New World
Expressed in terms of a designated power of e, the base of natural logarithms.
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In modern English, used to describe a high or rapid rate of change.
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noun

(mathematics) Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

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Noun

Singular:
exponential
Plural:
exponentials

Exponential Sentence Examples

  • June is a month of seemingly exponential growth both for the weeds and your plants.

  • It was a long time before decimal arithmetic came into general use, and all through the 17th century exponential marks were in common use.

  • An alternative method of developing the theory of the exponential function is to start from the definition exp x = I +x+x2/2 !

  • The rate of diminution of amplitude expressed by the coefficient a in the index of the exponential is here greater than the coefficient b expressing the retardation of phase by a small term depending on the emissivity h.

  • Pedophiles are increasing in numbers on an exponential scale and are using the Internet to contact unsuspecting minor children to arrange sexual assignations.

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Words Starting With

EEXEXP

Words Ending With

LALIAL

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exponential

Words Starting With E and Ending With L

Starts With E & Ends With LStarts With EX & Ends With LStarts With E & Ends With AL

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With E11 Letter Words Ending With L