exponentially

adv : in an exponential manner; "inflation is growing

exponentially"

exponential

1. A function which raises some given constant

(the "base") to the power of its argument. I.e.

f x ◦ b^x

If no base is specified, {e}, the base of {natural

logarthim}s, is assumed.

2. {exponential-time algorithm}.

(1995-04-27)