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指数関数的 (しすうかんすうてき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective
exponential
Describes growth, increase, or change that accelerates rapidly, like a mathematical exponential curve. Often used in technical, economic, or figurative contexts.
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The number of infected people is increasing exponentially.
Kanji 指 finger, point to, indicate 関 connection, barrier, gateway 的 bull's eye, mark, target Etymology Compound of 指数 (index, exponent) + 関数 (function) + 的 (-like, -al). Literally 'exponential-function-like'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for forming technical adjectival nouns.
