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exponencial

exponential

adjective eks-poh-nen-SYAHL Rare

Usage Note

Exponencial is used both in mathematics (referring to a function of the form ) and loosely in everyday speech to mean 'extremely rapid.' In informal contexts speakers say crecimiento exponencial (exponential growth) to dramatize any fast increase, though mathematicians reserve it for a specific curve.

Examples

"El número de usuarios creció de forma exponencial."

Natural Translation

The number of users grew exponentially.

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