exponential
Exponential (adjective) means growing (or shrinking) at a rate that keeps multiplying, so change speeds up dramatically over time. Example: “The app saw exponential growth once it went viral.”
How to use exponential
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIncreasing (or decreasing) faster and faster, rather than at a steady pace.
People often use "exponential" loosely to just mean "very fast" or "huge" — in maths it specifically means growth that compounds on itself.
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exponentials plural
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The app saw _____ growth once it went viral.
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What does “exponential” mean?
The word “exponential” means growing (or shrinking) at a rate that keeps multiplying, so change speeds up dramatically over time. In plain terms, increasing (or decreasing) faster and faster, rather than at a steady pace.
How do you pronounce “exponential”?
“Exponential” is pronounced ehk-spuh-NEHN-chuhl (/ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “exponential” in a sentence?
Here is “exponential” used in a sentence: “The app saw exponential growth once it went viral.”
What is the opposite of “exponential”?
The opposite of “exponential” — its antonyms — is nonexponential.
What part of speech is “exponential”?
“Exponential” is an adjective.
Is “exponential” a common word?
“Exponential” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “exponential” have?
“Exponential” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: growing (or shrinking) at a rate that keeps multiplying, so change speeds up dramatically over time.