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crescimento geométrico

[kres-i-MEN-tu zheo-MÉ-tri-ku]
nounmasculinepl: crescimentos geométricos
geometric growth
1. A pattern of growth where a quantity multiplies by a constant factor over equal time intervals, resulting in exponential increase
The population experienced geometric growth, doubling every decade.
A população experimentou crescimento geométrico, dobrando a cada década.
2. In mathematics, growth described by a geometric progression or geometric sequence
The investment showed geometric growth at a rate of 15% per year.
O investimento mostrou crescimento geométrico a uma taxa de 15% ao ano.
3. Rapid, accelerating expansion that follows a multiplicative pattern rather than additive
Viral spread on social media often follows a geometric growth pattern.
A propagação viral nas redes sociais geralmente segue um padrão de crescimento geométrico.
Synonyms
crescimento exponencialprogressão geométricacrescimento multiplicativo
Antonyms
crescimento aritméticocrescimento lineardecrescimento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescimento geométrico
Standard usage in mathematical and economic contexts
Portugal
crescimento geométrico
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Technical/Academic
crescimento exponencial
Often used interchangeably in professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

crescimento geométrico da economia
aumento em crescimento geométrico
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