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Exponential vs Subexponential - What's the difference?

exponential | subexponential |

In mathematics terms the difference between exponential and subexponential

is that exponential is any function that has an exponent as an independent variable while subexponential is less than exponential.

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.
  • subexponential

    English

    Alternative forms

    * sub-exponential

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (mathematics) Less than exponential