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Exponential vs Preexponential - What's the difference?

exponential | preexponential |

In mathematics terms the difference between exponential and preexponential

is that exponential is any function that has an exponent as an independent variable while preexponential is describing any factor that multiplies an exponential function.

As a noun exponential

is any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

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.
  • preexponential

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pre-exponential *

    Adjective

    (Pre-exponential factor) (-)
  • (mathematics) Describing any factor that multiplies an exponential function