Pronunciation: /ɛkˈspɑːnʃəl/
noun a mathematical expression involving an exponent, a very rapid increase
A1 Exponential growth means something is increasing rapidly.
A2 The concept of exponential functions is introduced in high school math classes.
B1 Investors are attracted to companies that show exponential potential for growth.
B2 The company's profits have been growing exponentially over the past few years.
C1 Understanding exponential decay is crucial in the field of nuclear physics.
C2 The scientist presented a groundbreaking theory on exponential population growth.
adjective relating to or using exponentiation, growing at an increasingly rapid rate
A1 The population of the town is growing at an exponential rate.
A2 The demand for the new product is increasing exponentially.
B1 The company's profits have seen exponential growth over the past year.
B2 Advancements in technology have led to exponential improvements in efficiency.
C1 The scientist's research findings have had an exponential impact on the field of genetics.
C2 The rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is reaching exponential levels.
formal The population growth in urban areas is experiencing exponential growth.
informal The number of people moving to the city is growing like crazy.
slang The city's population is blowing up!
figurative The city's growth is like a snowball rolling down a hill, getting bigger and bigger exponentially.
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