exponential
Pronunciation:
/ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl//ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/noun
Definitions
Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.
adjective
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Relating to an exponent.
Expressed in terms of a power of e.
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.
Example: There were two deaths on Monday, four on Tuesday, and eight on Wednesday. The rate of increase seems exponential.
Characterised by a very rapid rate of change, especially increase.