exponent

ex·po·nent

noun \ik-ˈspō-nənt, ˈek-ˌ\

Definition of EXPONENT

1

: a symbol written above and to the right of a mathematical expression to indicate the operation of raising to a power

2

a : one that expounds or interprets b : one that champions, practices, or exemplifies

Examples of EXPONENT

1. She has become one of America's foremost exponents of the romantic style in interior design.
2. The exponent 3 in 10³ indicates 10 x 10 x 10.

Origin of EXPONENT

Latin exponent-, exponens, present participle of exponere — more at expose

First Known Use: 1706

Related to EXPONENT

Synonyms: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

Antonyms: adversary, antagonist, opponent

Related Words: loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart; adherent, cohort, disciple, follower; interpreter; applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms: enemy, foe, rival; belittler, critic, faultfinder

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Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with EXPONENT

component, deponent, opponent, proponent