Exponentiation

Operation in mathematics involving raising a base to a power.

Exponentiation is an operation in mathematics that involves raising a base to a power. It represents repeated multiplication of the base by itself.

Pronunciation

/ɪkˈspɒnənʃiːət/

Etymology

From the word 'exponent', which comes from the Latin 'exponere' meaning 'to set forth'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Exponentiation is like repeated multiplication - it's when you multiply a number (the base) by itself a certain number of times (the exponent). For example, 2 to the power of 3 (written as 2³) is the same as 2 x 2 x 2.

Fun Facts

The term 'exponent' comes from the French word 'exposant'
Zero raised to any non-zero power is zero
One raised to any power is always one

FAQ

What is exponentiation? It's a mathematical operation involving raising a base to a power
What does the exponent tell you? It indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself
Can exponents be negative? Yes, a negative exponent indicates taking the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive value of the exponent

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

raising to a power powering

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

mathematical operation arithmetic

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

power function exponential growth

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

arithmetic mathematics

Indexes

mathematical operation

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