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A function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent
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exponential
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent [syn: exponential function ]
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Exponential may refer to any of several mathematical topics related to exponentiation , including: Exponential function , also: Matrix exponential , the matrix analogue to the above Exponential decay , decrease at a rate proportional to value Exponential ...
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
adjective COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ NOUN growth ▪ This diversification has been shown to correspond closely to a simple exponential growth model. ▪ Most market professionals agree that the tax-deferred funds are a major force behind the exponential growth ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1704, from exponent + -ial . As a noun, from 1784. Related: Exponentially .
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Exponential \Ex`po*nen"tial\, a. [Cf. F. exponentiel.] Pertaining to exponents; involving variable exponents; as, an exponential expression; exponential calculus; an exponential function. changing over time in an exponential manner, i. e. increasing or ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. 1 Relating to an exponent#English. 2 (context mathematics English) Expressed in terms of a power of e. 3 (context proscribed English) Having a high or rapid rate of change. n. (context mathematics English) Any function that has an exponent as an independent ...
Usage examples of exponential.
Dogged biometricians had pointed out with irrefutable logic that mental subnormals were outbreeding mental normals and supemormals, and that the process was occurring on an exponential curve.
It was a simple exponential curve, she recognized, a growth rising slowly at first, steepening up to a point labeled NOW.
He did quadruple and quintuple integration, even quadruple integration between varying exponential limitsin his head.
Dogged biometricians had pointed out with irrefutable logic thai mental subnormals were outbreeding mental normals and supernormal and that the process was occurring on an exponential curve.
The dark matter within this ship is making replicas of itself at an exponential rate.
Deck found the scent most annoying, which probably accounted for the seemingly exponential number of times Quinn lit up around him.
Eventually, as in a nuclear pile, levels of energy are reached where further increases take on an exponential growth curve, the energy increasing faster and faster without any further input.
Once that energy starts on its exponential curve, it has a life of its own.
He did quadruple and quintuple integration, even quadruple integration between varying exponential limits-in his head.
A lot of Deutschmark transfers had been linked to the movement of radioactive material inside and across Europe, and the investigation had widened at an exponential rate.
Cults blossomed into true Communions that grew at exponential rates, until another star was claimed by a Dyson swarm of the Hallowed Vasties.
The exponential growth of our capabilities in these areas will drive many of the other high-impact technologies mentioned below.
Technological advances came along so fast that Earth had no trouble in feeding everyone even though the birthrate continued along an exponential curve.
The arborization of the nerve cells’ dendrites and the supporting microglia cells had been increasing at an exponential rate, with hundreds of thousands of new synaptic connections arising every hour.
But Abu gave his answers in exponential notation, so Belbo was unable to daunt Diotallevi with a screen full of endless zeros: a pale visual imitation of the multiplication of combinatorial universes, of the exploding swarm of all possible worlds.