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Definition of exponential adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

exponential

adjective

NAmE//ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃl//

1(mathematics) of or shown by an exponent 2 4 is an exponential expression. an exponential curve/function

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2(formal) (of a rate of increase) becoming faster and faster exponential growth/increase

exponentially

NAmE//ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃəli//

adverb to increase exponentiallySee exponential in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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