exponential
[/ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃəl/]
adjective
exponencial
1. of or relating to an exponent; involving a mathematical function in which an independent variable appears in an exponent
The exponential growth of the bacteria population surprised the scientists.
O crescimento exponencial da população de bactérias surpreendeu os cientistas.
2. increasing or decreasing at a rate proportional to the current value; growing or declining very rapidly
The company experienced exponential growth in revenue over the past five years.
A empresa experimentou crescimento exponencial na receita nos últimos cinco anos.
3. characterized by or expressed using exponents
The exponential equation was solved using logarithms.
A equação exponencial foi resolvida usando logaritmos.
The term 'exponential' is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in technology, finance, and science sectors. In casual English (especially NYC), people use 'exponential' to describe anything growing very quickly, though mathematicians note this is often used loosely. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'exponencial' maintains its technical precision while also being adopted in business and casual speech.
NYC Slang
off the charts; through the roof
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