adverb
exponentially
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adverb
1
In a way that increases (or decreases) at an ever-faster, compounding rate.
"Demand for the product grew exponentially after the launch."
"Costs rose exponentially once the project fell behind schedule."
How to Use Exponentially
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something growing or shrinking faster and faster, not just "a lot".
Common pairings
grow exponentially
increase exponentially
rise exponentially
Word Forms
more exponentially comparative, most exponentially superlative
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Demand for the product grew _____ after the launch.