ex·po·nen·tial
adjective/ˌekspəˈnenʃl/
/ˌekspəˈnenʃl/
- (mathematics) of or shown by an exponent
指数的;由指数表示的 - 2 4 is an exponential expression.
24 是个指数式。 - an exponential curve/function
指数曲线/函数
- 2 4 is an exponential expression.
- (formal) (of a rate of increase) becoming faster and faster
越来越快的 - exponential growth/increase
越来越快的增长
- exponential growth/increase
Word Originearly 18th cent.: from French exponentiel, from Latin exponere ‘put out’, from ex- ‘out’ + ponere ‘put’.