01 n. A number, letter, or any quantity written on the right hand of and above another quantity, and denoting how many times the latter is repeat…
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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(Alg.)
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One who, or that which, stands as an index or representative; as, the leader of a party is the exponent of its principles.
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3.
one who explains, expounds, or interprets.
Phrases & compounds
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.