adverb
Uncommon
exponentially
ehks-puh-NEHN-shuh-lee
Exponentially (adverb) means In a way that increases (or decreases) at an ever-faster, compounding rate. Example: “Demand for the product grew exponentially after the launch.”
adverb
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In a way that increases (or decreases) at an ever-faster, compounding rate.
"Demand for the product grew exponentially after the launch."
"Costs rose exponentially once the project fell behind schedule."
How to use exponentially
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something growing or shrinking faster and faster, not just "a lot".
Common pairings
grow exponentially
increase exponentially
rise exponentially
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more exponentially
- Superlative
- most exponentially
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Rhymes for exponentially
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What does “exponentially” mean?
The word “exponentially” means in a way that increases (or decreases) at an ever-faster, compounding rate. In plain terms, describes something growing or shrinking faster and faster, not just "a lot".
How do you pronounce “exponentially”?
“Exponentially” is pronounced ehks-puh-NEHN-shuh-lee (/ɛkspə(ʊ)ˈnɛnʃəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “exponentially” in a sentence?
Here is “exponentially” used in a sentence: “Demand for the product grew exponentially after the launch.”
What part of speech is “exponentially”?
“Exponentially” is an adverb.
Is “exponentially” a common word?
“Exponentially” is an uncommon word in modern English.
