exponentially
[/ˌɛk.spə.ˈnɛn.ʃə.li/]
adverb
exponencialmente
1. In a manner relating to or of the nature of an exponent; at an increasingly rapid rate
The population grew exponentially during the 20th century.
A população cresceu exponencialmente durante o século XX.
2. To a degree that increases very rapidly or dramatically
Technology has improved exponentially in the last decade.
A tecnologia melhorou exponencialmente na última década.
3. In mathematical terms, according to an exponential function
The bacteria multiplied exponentially under ideal conditions.
As bactérias se multiplicaram exponencialmente sob condições ideais.
This word is primarily used in technical, scientific, and business contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. In recent years, it has become increasingly common in casual speech to describe rapid growth or change in technology, social media trends, and business metrics, though some language purists caution against overuse in non-technical contexts.
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