exponentials
[/ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃəlz/]
nounpl: exponentials
exponenciais
1. Mathematical functions or values that increase at a rate proportional to their current value, expressed as e raised to a power
The exponentials in the equation show how rapidly the population grows.
As exponenciais na equação mostram como a população cresce rapidamente.
2. Things that increase or multiply at an accelerating rate
The exponentials of technological growth have transformed society.
Os crescimentos exponenciais da tecnologia transformaram a sociedade.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, scientific, and business contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In modern tech and business discourse, 'exponential' is frequently used metaphorically to describe rapid, dramatic growth, especially in startup culture and discussions of technological advancement.
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