exponential
adjective
ex·po·nen·tial
ˌek-spə-ˈnen(t)-shəl 
1
: of or relating to an exponent
2
: involving a variable in an exponent
10x 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
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.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Both the conversation around the technology and its implementation are governed by an exponential logic.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
There will be an exponential economic growth coming to California that requires many hands-on job growth, especially in infrastructure and engineering.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
This, advocates for collaboration argue, is the path toward achieving exponential impact within a contemporary business environment.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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“Exponential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exponential. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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exponential
adjective
ex·po·nen·tial
ˌek-spə-ˈnen-chəl
: of, relating to, or involving an exponent
xⁿ is an exponential expression
Medical Definition
exponential
adjective
ex·po·nen·tial
ˌek-spə-ˈnen-chəl
: expressible or approximately expressible by an exponential function
an exponential growth rate
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