exponential
/ˌɛk spoʊ ˈnɛn tʃəl/
?
Add to My List
Definition(s):
- (n) a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent
- (adj) of or involving exponents
Usage(s):
- Nor has the rapidity of achievement--with the linear progress of yesterday succumbing to exponential acceleration--stretched it to the breaking point.
- You have what I call a geometric or exponential increase in risks.
- Their exponential growth is a symptom of the larger problem of wasteful spending, but blaming the earmark process for wasteful spending is like blaming the Internet for porn.
Quotes
- "We are now in the steep part of the exponential trajectory of information technologies in a broad variety of fields, including health, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence," said Kurzweil in a statement. "It is only these accelerating...on Feb 3, 2009 By: Ray Kurzweil Source: Computerworld
- "I feel like it's an elevation, a promotion, because it recognizes ...... the exponential growth of the commissions," Hartmann said.on Sep 19, 2008 By: Thomas Hartmann Source: International Herald Tribune
- "We've helped each other through our foundations," Agassi said. "We realized as much as we can effect (change) individually, you can effect more profoundly collectively. It's an exponential message."on Apr 25, 2007 By: Andre Agassi Source: Forbes
Word of the Day
languish
/ˈlæŋɡ wɪʃ /
/ˈlæŋɡ wɪʃ /