exponentially
Significado: At a rate that becomes increasingly rapid over time; by means of or in accordance with an exponential function, or loosely, at a dramatically accelerating pace.
In mathematics and science, exponentially has a precise meaning: growth where the rate of increase is proportional to the current value. In general usage, it has become a popular intensifier meaning 'very rapidly' or 'dramatically,' which purists sometimes criticise. 'Exponentially increasing,' 'grown exponentially,' 'exponentially more complex' — the word is ubiquitous in business, technology, and policy writing. It is best used when genuine acceleration, not mere increase, is being described.
Ejemplos
- The number of people accessing government services online has grown exponentially since the pandemic. 自疫情以来,在线使用政府服务的人数呈指数级增长。El número de personas que acceden a los servicios públicos en línea ha crecido exponencialmente desde la pandemia.パンデミック以降、オンラインで行政サービスを利用する人の数は指数関数的に増加した。팬데믹 이후 온라인으로 정부 서비스를 이용하는 사람의 수가 기하급수적으로 증가했다.
- Computing power has increased exponentially over the past five decades, broadly in line with Moore's law. 在过去五十年里,计算能力呈指数级增长,基本符合摩尔定律。La potencia de computación ha aumentado exponencialmente en las últimas cinco décadas, en línea general con la ley de Moore.過去50年間で計算能力は指数関数的に向上し、おおむねムーアの法則に沿っている。지난 50년간 컴퓨팅 성능은 기하급수적으로 향상되어 대체로 무어의 법칙에 부합해 왔다.
- The cost of ignoring climate change will rise exponentially if action is delayed beyond the next decade. 如果行动推迟到下一个十年之后,忽视气候变化的代价将呈指数级上升。El coste de ignorar el cambio climático crecerá exponencialmente si la acción se aplaza más allá de la próxima década.気候変動への対策が次の10年以降に先送りされれば、そのコストは指数関数的に上昇するだろう。기후변화에 대한 대응이 향후 10년 이후로 미뤄진다면 그 비용은 기하급수적으로 상승할 것이다.
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Guía de uso
Contexto: journalism, academic, professional
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From exponent (from Latin exponentem, one who sets forth) + -ially. The mathematical term 'exponential' dates to the 18th century; the loose sense of rapid acceleration became widespread in the late 20th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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