Definitions for: Exponential


[n] a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent
[adj] of or involving exponents; "exponential growth"



Webster (1913) Definition: Ex`po*nen"tial, a. [Cf. F. exponentiel.]
Pertaining to exponents; involving variable exponents; as, an
exponential expression; exponential calculus; an exponential
function.

Exponential curve, a curve whose nature is defined by means
of an exponential equation.

Exponential equation, an equation which contains an
exponential quantity, or in which the unknown quantity
enters as an exponent.

Exponential quantity (Math.), a quantity whose exponent is
unknown or variable, as a^x.

Exponential series, a series derived from the development
of exponential equations or quantities.


f x = b^x

Synonyms: exponential function

See Also: function, mathematical function

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