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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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
The company started with hefty overhead costs that would have required rapid and exponential sales growth to recoup, Bolotsky says.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Africa’s fintech ecosystem has experienced exponential growth, tripling in size from 450 active companies in 2020 to over 1,200 in 2024.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Despite the computing power increase, El Capitan didn't require an exponential expansion in size or power consumption.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Exponential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exponential. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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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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