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Relating to an exponent. examples
(mathematics) Expressed in terms of a power of e. examples
(mathematics) Characterised by a rate of change that is proportional to the value of the varying quantity, or, equivalently, by a doubling or halving over successive fixed intervals of time or other parameter. examples
(loosely) Characterised by a very rapid rate of change, especially increase. quotations examples
Of course, one can creatively conjure up a host of things robot-politicians can do at exponential speed and scale, from shaking hands and kissing babies to handling the fundraising “robocalls” that frustrate American voters.
2018 July 31, Alvin Carpio, “Is it time to automate politicians?”, in The Economist
plural exponentials
(mathematics) Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable. examples