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ex·po·nen·tial
 exponential
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- pronunciation:
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sp
nen
shl
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
in mathematics, of or concerning an exponent, or having a variable in one or more exponents.
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| definition 2: |
very rapid in increase.
an exponential rise in cancer cases |
| derivation: |
exponentially (adv.) |
The word exponential
contains the following part:
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
  Example words:
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