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Exponential

Verb / ˌekspəʊˈnenʃʌl / Another word for exponential — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Exponential means increasing at a very fast rate.

Synonyms & similar words

exponentialfunction explosive meteoric escalating rocketing surging multiplying mounting booming burgeoning proliferating snowballing skyrocketing rapid swift sudden abrupt dramatic marked radical steep

Synonyms by register

Formal

geometric progressive accelerated escalating

Informal

rapid skyrocketing exploding mushrooming

Literary

burgeoning surging

Antonyms

linear constant static steady gradual slow

Common collocations

  • exponential growth
  • exponential increase
  • exponential rise
  • exponential rate
  • exponential function
  • exponential decay
  • exponentially faster

Word family

noun exponent
adverb exponentially

Usage note

Often used to describe rapid growth or increase, particularly in mathematics and economics. Be mindful of its precise meaning; it implies a rate of increase that itself increases over time.

Example sentences

  1. The virus spread at an exponential rate.
  2. My savings account grew exponentially with the compound interest.
  3. The company's profits increased exponentially over the past year.
  4. The population of the town grew exponentially due to the new job opportunities.
  5. The technology industry is known for its exponential growth.

Quotes

  • The power of compound interest is the most powerful force in the universe because it can turn every dollar you have into a fortune. It's exponential growth.
  • Exponential growth is the key to understanding the universe.
  • The rate of technological progress is exponential. One day we will create machines that surpass human intelligence.

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