Example Sentences
"In 2³, the exponent 3 means 2 × 2 × 2 = 8."
"Scientists use exponents to write very large or very small numbers."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of exponent?
Study Tips
To remember exponent, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.