Exponentiate

//ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃi.eɪt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To use exponentiation. intransitive

    "In order to solve the equation we must exponentiate."

  2. 2
    To raise (a number or mathematical expression) to a power; to apply an exponent to a mathematical expression. transitive

    "Let us exponentiate x to obtain xⁿ."

  3. 3
    To apply a mathematical exponentiation function.
  4. 4
    To increase (something) exponentially. transitive

    ""SCP-7579 developed internal camouflage so a shmuck like yourself would speculate on it, then convince a more powerful shmuck unlike myself to buy it time. It's probably smarter than us, it's definitely smarter than you, and every second of its existence exponentiates the time and resources I'll have to spend cleaning up your mess.""

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"In order to solve the equation we must exponentiate."

Etymology

Ultimately from exponent. Perhaps from exponentiation.

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