Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exponent
noun
/ɪkˈspoʊ.nənt/
Definition
A quantity representing the power to which a given number or expression is to be raised.
Examples
- The exponent of 3 in 23 means 2 is multiplied by itself 3 times: 2 × 2 × 2 = 8.
- The scientific notation 5 × 103 means 5 multiplied by 10 raised to the power of 3, which equals 5000.
Meaning
In mathematics, an exponent indicates how many times to multiply a number by itself.
Synonyms
- Power
- Index
- Logarithm
