How Do You Spell EXPONENTIATION?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˌə͡ʊnɪnʃɪˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

The word "exponentiation" (ɪkˌspəʊnənʃɪˈeɪʃən) is spelled as it is pronounced. The stress falls on the third syllable. The first two syllables have the short "ih" sound as in "pit" and "exp," respectively. The "o" in "ponent" has the long "oh" sound, as in "phone." The last four letters are pronounced as "nee-AY-shun." The word describes the mathematical operation of raising a number to a power or exponent. It is widely used in mathematics and computer science.

EXPONENTIATION Meaning and Definition

1. Exponentiation is a mathematical operation that involves repeatedly multiplying a given number (the base) by itself a specified number of times (the exponent). It is denoted by using the base number followed by a superscript exponent, such as a^b, where "a" is the base and "b" is the exponent.

   When the exponent is a positive integer, exponentiation corresponds to repeated multiplication. For instance, 2^3 is equal to 2 multiplied by itself three times, resulting in 2 × 2 × 2 = 8. Similarly, 4^2 is equal to 4 × 4, which gives 16.

   Exponentiation also has certain important properties. When two exponents with the same base are multiplied together, the exponents can be added, resulting in (a^b) × (a^c) = a^(b + c). Conversely, when two exponents with the same base are divided, the exponents can be subtracted, leading to (a^b) ÷ (a^c) = a^(b - c).

   Exponentiation is a fundamental operation in mathematics and finds wide applications in various fields, such as calculating compound interest, modeling exponential growth or decay, solving equations, and studying complex numbers. It allows for the concise representation of repeated multiplication and provides a powerful tool for expressing mathematical relationships.

Common Misspellings for EXPONENTIATION

• exponentation
• wxponentiation
• sxponentiation
• dxponentiation
• rxponentiation
• 4xponentiation
• 3xponentiation
• ezponentiation
• ecponentiation
• edponentiation
• esponentiation
• exoonentiation
• exlonentiation
• expponentiation
• exponentaion

Etymology of EXPONENTIATION

The word "exponentiation" comes from the Latin word "exponere", which means "to set out" or "to explain". It is derived from the combination of the prefix "ex-" (meaning "out") and the verb "ponere" (meaning "to put" or "to place"). The addition of the suffix "-tion" makes it a noun form, implying the action or process of setting out or explaining something. In the context of mathematics, "exponentiation" refers to the process of raising a number to a power, where the exponent represents the number of times the base is multiplied by itself.

Similar spelling words for EXPONENTIATION

• exponential decay,
• exponentially,
• exponential curve,
• exponential.

Plural form of EXPONENTIATION is EXPONENTIATIONS