exponential

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Synonyms: exponentiate

Antonyms: exponentiate

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Expressed in terms of an [[exponent]] ([[power]] of a base), the base often being 10 or ''[[e]]''.
2. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Characterised by a rate of change that is proportional to the value of the varying quantity, or, equivalently, by a doubling or halving over successive fixed intervals of time or other parameter, described as ''[[exponential growth]]'' or ''[[exponential decay]]''.
3. {{lb|en|loosely}} Characterised by a very rapid rate of change, especially increase, or merely a very large amount or degree.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Any [[function]] that has an [[exponent]] as an [[independent variable]].

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