Exponential growth

Pronunciation
/eks-pon-shuh-luhhl GROWTH/
Category
Entomology, Arachnology

Definition

Population growth under ideal circumstances, without limitation. The population size increases at an increasing rate.

Etymology

From Latin *exponere*, meaning 'to lay out', referring to the way the number of individuals increases in a geometric sequence.

Example

The exponential growth of a population can be visualized as a J-shaped curve.

Synonyms

  • Geometric growth

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