English Explanatory Dictionary

exponentiate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To use exponentiation.
  2. To raise (a number or mathematical expression) to a power; to apply an exponent to a mathematical expression.
  3. To apply a mathematical exponentiation function.
  4. To increase (something) exponentially.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃi.eɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-exponentiate.wav

Word forms

exponentiate exponentiates exponentiating exponentiated

Etymology

Ultimately from exponent. Perhaps from exponentiation.

Derived words

exponentiator unexponentiated
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