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What Does Exponent Mean?
Noun
- A person who explains or supports an idea.
- In math, it's a number that shows how many times to multiply another number. For example, in 2 raised to the power of 3, the 3 is the exponent.
- In math, it can also show how many times to use a number in a calculation, like how many times to take the square root of a number.
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Exponent Meaning in Other Languages
hindi
घात (ghat)
ghat
घातांक (ghatank)
ghatank
उप exponent (up exponent)
up exponent
Frequently Asked Questions About Exponent
What does 'exponent' mean?
An exponent is a number that shows how many times to multiply a number by itself. For example, in 2 to the power of 3 (written as 2^3), the exponent is 3, which means 2 is multiplied by itself 3 times: 2 x 2 x 2.
How do you pronounce 'exponent'?
You pronounce 'exponent' like this: eks-POH-nent.
What is the origin of the word 'exponent'?
The word 'exponent' comes from the Latin word 'exponere', which means 'to put forth' or 'to explain'.
What is the meaning of 'exponent' in Bengali?
The word 'exponent' in Bengali is 'প্রতিনিধি' (Pratinidhi).