Exponential 

A Concept that the rate of growth is increasing, and the rate that the rate of growth is increasing is increasing. Word comes from "exponent" which is when the exponent rises, the base increases but more and more each time, making a graph that will eventually appear to be completely vertical on any scaled graph.

"The growth of the number of covid cases in 2020 was almost exponential; there was more and more cases every day."

Exponential by thats math March 1, 2022

Exponential 

Applies to any rate of growth which is larger than some expected rate of growth.

In common usage, however, only a small sample size is available, and exponential applies to sufficiently large positive rate of growth.

In mathematical terms, exponential growth is "superlinear"

Person 1: The number of African American presidents in the US is growing exponentially.

Person 2: That's right!

Person 1: The ant population in my kitchen seems to double every week.

Person 2: Oh... well at least it's not growing exponentially

Person 3: x log x grows exponentially.

Exponential by FineHall October 14, 2009

Exponential 

A sophisticated mathematical term that describes rapid growth of imaginary things, or things that can’t be measured

We can’t win reelection exponentially.

Exponential by Obiden-Bama March 9, 2020

exponential 

A very large quantity.

We have an exponential amount of explosives in my garage.

exponential by Gary Coleman IV June 18, 2008

exponential 

Simply means "big." In math, the word exponential describes a particular kind of mathematical function with a specific set of properties, but in casual use, it just means "big."

In these brutally cold conditions, the risk of hypothermia and frostbite will be exponential.

exponential by tp217 February 4, 2023

Exponential 

Typically used as a mathematical term, exponential can be a versatile adjective when used as slang indicating something being “off the charts” in a positive manner.

I love Chick-fil-a, their waffle fries are absolutely exponential!

Exponential by deeznutsgirly January 2, 2024

Exponential

Getting creamy around livestock

that man is trying to exponential, stop him!!

Exponential by GreenGooner February 7, 2026