Definition of Exponint
Ex*po"nent (?), n. [L. exponens,
-entis, p. pr. of exponere to put out, set forth,
expose. See Expound.] 1. (Alg.) A
number, letter, or any quantity written on the right hand of and
above another quantity, and denoting how many times the latter is
repeated as a factor to produce the power indicated; thus
a2 denotes the second power, and
ax the xth power, of a (2 and x being
the exponents). A fractional exponent, or index, is
used to denote the root of a quantity. Thus,
a⅓ denotes the third or cube root of
a.
2. One who, or that which, stands as an index
or representative; as, the leader of a party is the exponent
of its principles.
Exponent of a ratio, the quotient arising
when the antecedent is divided by the consequent; thus, 6 is the
exponent of the ratio of 30 to 5. [R.]
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- One who expounds, represents or advocates
- (mathematics) The power to which a number, symbol or expression is to be raised. 3 in x3.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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