exponential (/ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/)
adjective · Advanced · Science & Technology
🔊 /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/
Meaning
Meaning: growing faster and faster
Exponential growth becomes more and more rapid over time. Speakers warn that humans struggle to grasp exponential change.
Examples
🗣 The technology is improving at an exponential rate.
Etymology
From ‘exponent’, from Latin ‘exponere’, meaning to set forth.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in talks on technology, growth, and pandemics.
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Tags: growth, mathematics