First Known Use: 1706
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exponent
noun ex·po·nent \ik-ˈspō-nənt, ˈek-ˌ\
: someone who supports a particular cause, belief, etc.
: someone who is known for a particular method, style, etc.
mathematics : a symbol that is written above and to the right of a number to show how many times the number is to be multiplied by itself
Full Definition of EXPONENT
1
: a symbol written above and to the right of a mathematical expression to indicate the operation of raising to a power
2
a : one that expounds or interprets b : one that champions, practices, or exemplifies
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Origin of EXPONENT
Latin exponent-, exponens, present participle of exponere — more at expose
Related to EXPONENT
- Synonyms
- advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
- Antonyms
- adversary, antagonist, opponent
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EXPONENT Defined for Kids
exponent
noun ex·po·nent \ik-ˈspō-nənt\
Definition of EXPONENT for Kids
: a numeral written above and to the right of a number to show how many times the number is to be used as a factor <The exponent 3 in 103 indicates 10 × 10 × 10.>
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