exponential

ex·po·nen·tial

adj \ˌek-spə-ˈnen-chəl\

Definition of EXPONENTIAL

1

: of or relating to an exponent

2

: involving a variable in an exponent <10^x is an exponential expression>

3

: expressible or approximately expressible by an exponential function; especially : characterized by or being an extremely rapid increase (as in size or extent) <an exponential growth rate>

— ex·po·nen·tial·ly \-ˈnench-(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of EXPONENTIAL

1. The business has experienced several years of exponential growth.
2. Prices have increased at an exponential rate.
3. 10³ is an exponential expression.

First Known Use of EXPONENTIAL

1704

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

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

Rhymes with EXPONENTIAL

differential, inessential, influential, nonessential