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exponent

/ɪkˈspəʊnənt/noun

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noun
  1. 1

    [C] mathematics

    a small number or symbol written above and to the right of a number, showing how many times that number is to be multiplied by itself, for example 3 in 2³

    घातांक

    • In 5², the exponent is 2.
    • Learn the laws of exponents before attempting these questions.

    Synonyms power index

  2. 2

    [C] ~ of sth formal

    a person who supports an idea or a theory and tries to persuade other people that it is good

    समर्थक, प्रतिपादक

    • Gandhi was the greatest exponent of non-violence.

    Synonyms advocate champion proponent supporter

    Opposite opponent critic

  3. 3

    [C] ~ of sth

    a person who is able to perform a particular activity with skill

    (किसी कला का) निपुण व्यक्ति, प्रवीण

    • She is a leading exponent of Kathak.

    Synonyms expert master virtuoso

◇Word family
exponential adjectiveexponentially adverb
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

power index advocate champion proponent supporter expert master virtuoso

Antonyms

opponent critic

§Grammar and usage

An exponent of something, as in 'an exponent of free trade' (not 'an exponent for').

An exponent of something सही है, जैसे 'an exponent of free trade' ('an exponent for' गलत है)।