Mathematical term for the exponent in expressions like a^n, or the power itself. Used in formal mathematical writing.
See also: 冪 (べき)
The n in a to the power of n is called the exponent.
When the exponent becomes large, the calculation becomes complicated.
冪 is a bound form meaning 'power' or 'exponent', used in compounds like 冪数 and 冪乗.
Standard kanji spelling in mathematical contexts.
Variant kanji form; 冪数 is more common.
Compound of 冪 (べき, 'power') and 数 (すう, 'number'). The kanji 冪 is a mathematical term for exponentiation.