exponential sequence
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nounpl: exponential sequences
sequência exponencial
1. A mathematical sequence where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a constant ratio, resulting in growth or decay proportional to the current value
The exponential sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, 32... doubles with each term.
A sequência exponencial 2, 4, 8, 16, 32... dobra a cada termo.
2. In mathematics, a sequence of the form a·r^n where 'a' is the first term, 'r' is the common ratio, and 'n' is the position in the sequence
The exponential sequence can be written as a_n = 3·2^n for a_1 = 6.
A sequência exponencial pode ser escrita como a_n = 3·2^n para a_1 = 6.
3. A rapid, accelerating increase or decrease following an exponential pattern rather than linear growth
The virus spread in an exponential sequence, affecting millions in a matter of weeks.
O vírus se espalhou em uma sequência exponencial, afetando milhões em questão de semanas.
This is primarily a technical mathematical term used uniformly across English and Portuguese-speaking countries in academic, scientific, and business contexts. It gained particular cultural relevance during discussions of pandemic spread, economic growth, and technology scaling in recent years.
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