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mathematics )数学 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
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(of a rate of increase )增长率 becoming faster and faster 越来越快的 exponential growth/increase 越来越快的增长
Word Originearly 18th cent.: from French exponentiel, from Latin exponere ‘put out’, from ex- ‘out’ + ponere ‘put’.