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Webster 1913 Edition

Exponential

Exˊpo-nen′tial

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
exponentiel
.]
1.
Pertaining to exponents; involving variable exponents;
as, an
exponential
expression;
exponential
calculus; an
exponential
function.
Exponential curve
,
a curve whose nature is defined by means of an exponential equation.
–
Exponential equation
,
an equation which contains an exponential quantity, or in which the unknown quantity enters as an exponent.
–
Exponential quantity
(Math.)
,
a quantity whose exponent is unknown or variable, as a
x
.
–
Exponential series
,
a series derived from the development of exponential equations or quantities.

Webster 1828 Edition

Exponential

EXPONEN'TIAL

,
Adj.
Exponential curves are such as partake both of the nature of algebraic and transcendental ones. They partake of the former, because they consist of a finite number of terms, though these terms themselves are indeterminate; and they are in some measure transcendental, because they cannot be algebraically constructed.

Definition 2024

exponential

exponential

English

Adjective

exponential

  1. Relating to an exponent.
  2. (mathematics) Expressed in terms of a power of e.
  3. (proscribed) Having a high or rapid rate of change.

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Translations

Noun

exponential ‎(plural exponentials)

  1. (mathematics) Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/

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