exponentially

• Adverbe signifiant 'd'une manière qui augmente rapidement ou selon un facteur constant'. Utilisé en mathématiques, en science et dans des contextes généraux pour décrire une croissance ou des changements qui deviennent de plus en plus rapides au fil du temps.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that increases rapidly or by a constant factor.' It is used in mathematics, science, and general contexts to describe growth or change that becomes increasingly faster over time.

1. Mathematical growthB2formal

   In a manner that increases or decreases at a rate proportional to the current value, often very rapidly.

   Croissance exponentielle

   • The population of the city grew exponentially over the last decade.
   • The number of internet users has increased exponentially since the 1990s.
   • The bacteria multiplied exponentially in the nutrient-rich environment.

   Synonymesgeometricallymultiplicatively

   Antonymeslogarithmically

2. Rapid increaseB2informal

   Used figuratively to describe a very fast and dramatic increase in something.

   Croissance exponentielle (au sens figuré)

   • Her popularity on social media grew exponentially after the viral video.
   • The cost of living has risen exponentially in major cities.
   • The demand for electric cars has increased exponentially in recent years.

   Synonymesdramaticallyexplosivelyrapidlysharplysteeply

   Antonymesgraduallyslowly