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exponential

adjective

ex·​po·​nen·​tial ˌek-spə-ˈnen(t)-shəl How to pronounce exponential (audio)
1
: of or relating to an exponent
2
: involving a variable in an exponent
10x is an exponential expression
3
: expressible or approximately expressible by an exponential function
especially : characterized by or being an extremely rapid increase (as in size or extent)
an exponential growth rate
exponentially adverb

Example Sentences

The business has experienced several years of exponential growth. Prices have increased at an exponential rate. 103 is an exponential expression.
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Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of exponential was in 1704

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