potential

adj 1: existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible

uses of nuclear poser" [syn: {possible}] [ant: {actual}]

2: expected to become or be; in prospect; "potential clients";

"expected income" [syn: {expected}, {likely}]

n : the inherent capacity for coming into being [syn: {potentiality},

{potency}]

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)