exponent

An exponent is defined as a math term that denotes the number of times a number must be multiplied by itself.

(noun)

An example of an exponent is the mathematical term used to represent 4x4x4. In this case, the exponent would be three.

The definition of an exponent is a person who establishes or promotes principles or methods.

(noun)

An example of an exponent is a teacher who convinces his students of the benefits of volunteering in the community.

See exponent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

explaining, interpreting, or expounding

Origin: L exponens, prp. of exponere: see expound

noun

a person who sets forth, expounds, or promotes principles, methods, etc.
a person or thing that is an example or symbol (of something); representative
Algebra a small figure or symbol placed above and at the right of another figure or symbol to show how many times the latter is to be used as a factor (Ex.: b = b × b × b): zero, negative, and fractional exponents have special rules (Ex.: a = 1, a = 1/a, a = )

See exponent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One that expounds or interprets.
One that speaks for, represents, or advocates: Our senator is an exponent of free trade.
Abbr. exp Mathematics A number or symbol, as 3 in (x + y)³, placed to the right of and above another number, symbol, or expression, denoting the power to which that number, symbol, or expression is to be raised. Also called power.

adjective

Expository; explanatory.

Origin:

Origin: Latin expōnēns, expōnent-

Origin: , present participle of expōnere, to expound; see expound

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