exponential

[US]/ˌekspə'nenʃ(ə)l/
[UK]/'ɛkspə'nɛnʃəl/
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Translation

n. a number or symbol placed above and after another number to show how many times the number is to be multiplied by itself; a supporter or performer; an example or instance
adj. relating to or involving an exponent; relating to or involving powers

Phrases & Collocations

exponential growth

exponential decay

exponential function

exponential distribution

exponential smoothing

exponential law

exponential curve

exponential equation

exponential phase

Example Sentences

yn is an exponential expression.

the social security budget was rising at an exponential rate.

One cannot achieve an exponential speedup by treating the problems as structureless “black boxes,” consisting of an exponential number of solutions to be tested in parallel.

Finally, the optimization quantity of spare parts following exponential distribution are calculated with both this method and analysable method.The two results fit well.

The results show that the fine grain process of casting has some effects on the behavior of response to cyclic stress, such as the increase in rigidification exponential of fine grains.

Real-world Examples

Over the last three years, we've seen an exponential increase in maritime smuggling.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Now lastly, second-order thinking and exponential thinking.

Source: Essential Reading List for Self-Improvement

And finally guys, we have exponential thinking.

Source: Essential Reading List for Self-Improvement

Because I can see just in a couple of months, the girls have gotten exponentially better.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Judging by the exponential speed of technological improvements, probably not.

Source: Trendy technology major events!

Talk about exponential progress in science and research, absolutely amazing.

Source: Two-Minute Paper

We see an exponential curve for wind installations now.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

The exponential curve on solar is even steeper and more dramatic.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

Population growth was exponential but how much food we grow was not.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

So let's see now how exponential technologies are taking health care.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

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