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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New Atlas, 26 July 2025
With the Charlotte region’s exponential growth, energy demand is high.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025
Bahal is also confident that India will see an increase in the return of its wealthy in the coming years, given the country's exponential growth.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 24 July 2025
While competitors struggle with invisible development efforts, leaders who master both internal operating systems and perception management gain exponential advantage.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for exponential
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“Exponential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exponential. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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