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Originally Posted by roflwaffle

The math version is anything w/ the form e^x, and in some disciplines it can be a(b^x), but either way if we're looking at a non-trivial function then in order for it to be exponential the increase from n-1 to n has to be greater than the increase from n-2 to n-1. If we're looking at a linear function then all the increases will be the same.

Wait - I'm confused.

To be linear, it has to be capable of parallel, regardless of directionality and angle. I get that.

To be exponential, it has to be a curve. I get that.

Does the curve have to be constant? That part I don't get. If the curve isn't constant, each plot on the curve could still be developed by n^X to create the curve as a whole, so why can't it still be called exponential?

(I'm being serious. I didn't bother going through Al 2 before switching to other subjects of study.)