exponential

• Beschreibt etwas, das sehr schnell wächst oder zunimmt, oft in der Mathematik verwendet, aber auch allgemein für Prozesse, die sich mit fortschreitender Entwicklung beschleunigen.

Describes something that increases or grows at a very rapid rate, often used in mathematics and general contexts to indicate a process that becomes faster as it progresses.

1. Relating to exponentsB2formalscientific

   Pertaining to or involving the use of exponents in mathematics, where a quantity is raised to a power.

   Exponential-

   • The exponential function is a fundamental concept in calculus.
   • Exponential growth occurs when the rate of increase is proportional to the current value.
   • The equation includes an exponential term that must be solved.

2. Very rapid increaseB2formal

   Describing a process or phenomenon that increases at a very fast rate, often doubling or multiplying quickly.

   Sehr schneller Anstieg

   • The company experienced exponential growth in its first year.
   • The spread of information on social media can be exponential.
   • Technological advancements have led to an exponential increase in computing power.

   Synonymeastronomicaldramaticexplosivemeteoricrapidsoaringunprecedented

   Antonymegraduallinearslowsteady

• Substantiv, das eine mathematische Funktion bezeichnet, bei der eine konstante Basis mit einer variablen Potenz versehen wird, oft zur Modellierung von Wachstum oder Zerfall verwendet.

A noun referring to a mathematical function where a constant base is raised to a variable exponent, often used to model growth or decay.

1. Exponential functionC1formalscientific

   A mathematical function where a constant base is raised to a variable exponent; the independent variable appears as an exponent.

   Exponentialfunktion

   • The equation y = 2^x is a classic example of an exponential.
   • Exponentials grow much faster than linear functions.
   • In calculus, we study the derivative of an exponential.

2. Rapid growth phenomenonB2informal

   Something that increases at a rate proportional to its current value, often used metaphorically for very fast expansion.

   Exponentielles Wachstum

   • The number of users grew at an exponential.
   • His popularity became an exponential after the viral video.
   • We are witnessing an exponential of data creation.

   Synonymeboomexplosionsurgeupsurge

   Antonymedeclinestagnation