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adjective
1.
of or pertaining to an exponent or exponents.
2.
Mathematics.
a.
of or pertaining to the constant e.
b.
(of an equation) having one or more unknown variables in one or more exponents.
noun
3.
Mathematics.
a.
the constant e raised to the power equal to a given expression, as e3x, which is the exponential of 3x.
b.
any positive constant raised to a power.
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Exponential
is always a great word to know.
So is subtract. Does it mean:
| a relation between two sets in which one element of the second set is assigned to each element of the first set, the operator |
| to take one number or quantity from another; deduct |
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Example Sentences
- The universe experienced a rapid, exponential growth in size, and the stresses of that propelled the bang.
- Technically speaking its growth is exponential going to any arbitrary high number.
- For them, it makes sense to return to an exponential growth pattern.
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exponential  (ěk'spə-něn'shəl) Pronunciation Key
Relating to a mathematical expression containing one or more exponents. ◇ Something is said to increase or decrease exponentially if its rate of change must be expressed using exponents. A graph of such a rate would appear not as a straight line, but as a curve that continually becomes steeper or shallower. |
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exponential definition
1.
f x = b^x
If no base is specified, e, the base of natural logarthims, is assumed.
2.
(1995-04-27)
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