exponential

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ex·po·nen·tial | \ ˌek-spə-ˈnen(t)-shəl

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

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Examples of exponential in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Numbers greater than one show a state of exponential growth while those less than one show a shrinking public health threat. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2022 Greece's renewable energy sector is thus seeing exponential growth, with a lot of potential. — Rhett Power, Forbes, 5 May 2022 Reggaeton is among the sexiest genres in the world, but its exponential rise was not without contest. — Katelina Eccleston, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2022 When the exponential growth starts happening, TikTokers create businesses, charge for personal coaching, start a streaming career, etc. — Justin Grome, Forbes, 13 Apr. 2022 Moore, now 93 and living in Hawaii, correctly anticipated that would produce exponential growth in computing power even as costs declined. — oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2022 The advent of advanced technologies such as the 5G network and the IoT is causing an exponential rise in the potential for cyberattacks. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022 Meanwhile, the exponential rise in billionaires’ wealth this year means 10 of the richest men in the world have doubled their net worths. — Amiah Taylor, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2022 The restrictions were clearly a response to the exponential rise in coronavirus cases in Italy. — Nicole Winfield, chicagotribune.com, 10 Jan. 2022 See More

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