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Exponent vs Exponential - What's the difference?

exponent | exponential |

In mathematics terms the difference between exponent and exponential

is that exponent is the result of a logarithm, between a base and a power. For example the 2 in \log_b(p)=2 while exponential is any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

As nouns the difference between exponent and exponential

is that exponent is one who expounds, represents or advocates while exponential is any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

As an adjective exponential is

relating to an exponent.

exponent

English

(wikipedia exponent)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who expounds, represents or advocates
  • (mathematics) The power to which a number, symbol or expression is to be raised. For example, the 3 in x^3.
  • (mathematics) The result of a logarithm, between a base and a power. For example the 2 in \log_b(p)=2.
  • (linguistics) A manifestation of a morphosyntactic property.

    • Derived terms

    * exponent of inseparability

    exponential

    English

    (wikipedia exponential)

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Relating to an exponent.
  • (mathematics) Expressed in terms of a power of e.
  • In modern English, used to describe a high or rapid rate of change.

    • Derived terms

    * exponentially * exponential growth * exponential object

    Antonyms

    * nonexponential

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.