exponential

adjective

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

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Other studies suggest the relationship is exponential, which would mean an even greater reduction in protection. — Jo Craven Mcginty, WSJ, "The Burning Question: How Much Sunscreen?," 29 June 2018 The cost is exponential, according to commissioners. — David Taylor, Houston Chronicle, "Liberty County attorney to challenge DPS memorandum regarding weight enforcement officers," 29 Apr. 2018 The money that’s handed over is often spent in a dizzying whirlwind: on merchandise, marketing, talent, ads, events, collabs — all with the goal of seeing exponential sales growth in the shortest time possible. — Chavie Lieber, Vox, "When the “best” busts: the spectacular rise and fall of smart luggage startup Raden," 12 Dec. 2018 Italianate homes are seen in greatest number in the American cities that experienced exponential growth during the mid-19th century: Cincinnati, Ohio; New Orleans’ Garden District, and parts of San Francisco, and Brooklyn, New York. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need To Know About Victorian Homes," 6 Nov. 2018 This has been going on since 2002 Seems their models simply can't conceive of exponential growth pic.twitter.com/vUwOX9j8fm — AukeHoekstra (@AukeHoekstra) November 19, 2018 This headlong decline in costs is a baffling and amazing phenomenon. — David Roberts, Vox, "What made solar panels so cheap? Thank government policy.," 20 Nov. 2018 Indeed, the Never Again movement has recognized the exponential possibilities of sweeping in others. — Lara Backmender, Glamour, "The March for Our Lives Activists Who Said Never Again," 1 Nov. 2018 Investors savored their massive profit margins and exponential sales growth, and many showed a willingness to test the upper limits of stock-market valuations. — Michael Wursthorn, WSJ, "U.S. Stocks Drop as Bond Yields Keep Climbing," 10 Oct. 2018 To our tribe for expanding with grace and exponential amounts of love. — Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams Welcome Their First Child," 8 Oct. 2018

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