English Explanatory Dictionary

exponentiation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors, where the exponent specifies the number of factors to multiply.
  2. A mathematical problem involving exponentiation.

Pronunciation

ĕk-spō-nĕn-shē-ā'-shən /ˌɛk.spoʊˌnɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-exponentiation.wav

Word forms

exponentiation exponentiations

Etymology

Ultimately from exponent + -i- + -ation. Perhaps from exponential + -ation.

Derived words

exponentiate superexponentiation
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