exponential Synonyms & Antonyms
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Exponential as an Adjective
Expressed in terms of an exponent (power of a base), the base often being 10 or e.
In base-10 exponential form, 1,000,000 is written as 10.
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, described as exponential growth or exponential decay.
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, or merely a very large amount or degree.
There's been an exponential rise in the number of crimes reported this year, compared to last year.
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.
Exponential as a Noun
Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.
Exponential in a Sentence
In base-10 exponential form, 1,000,000 is written as 10.
If not otherwise specified, "the" exponential function is normally understood to mean e.
There were two deaths on Monday, four on Tuesday, and eight on Wednesday. The rate of increase seems exponential.
There's been an exponential rise in the number of crimes reported this year, compared to last year.
Word Forms & Grammar
exponential
exponential (plural exponentials)
Words That Rhyme With Exponential
Origin of Exponential
From exponent + -ial.
Word Facts for Exponential
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | Expressed in terms of an exponent (power of a base), the base often being 10 or e |
| Plural | exponentials |
Pronouncing Exponential
You say exponential as /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (nɛn).