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exponential
This term describes a rate of change that accelerates over time, where the increase becomes steeper as the total value grows. It is frequently used in business and technology to describe explosive growth that far exceeds a linear or steady progression, often carrying a connotation of overwhelming speed or scale.
In mathematical contexts, the word is precise and technical, referring specifically to functions where the variable is an exponent. While the colloquial use implies any very fast growth, the technical use refers to a specific geometric progression where the growth rate is proportional to the current value.
Meanings
Examples
Our app users are growing at an exponential pace.
The magic power increased in an exponential fashion.
The patient showed exponential improvement after the surgery.
The industrial revolution triggered exponential urban growth.
The industrial revolution triggered exponential urban growth.
We must address this exponential rise in operational costs.