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exponential

Syllabification: (ex·po·nen·tial)
Pronunciation: /ˌekspəˈnenCHəl/

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Definition of exponential

adjective

Mathematics
  • of or expressed by a mathematical exponent:an exponential curve
  • (of an increase) becoming more and more rapid:the social security budget was rising at an exponential rate

Derivatives

exponentially

adverb

Origin:

early 18th century: from French exponentiel, from Latin exponere 'put out' (see expound)

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Definition of exponential in the British & World English dictionary