# exponential vs exponentially

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### exponential
*adjective · IPA /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/ · frequency rank #18,820*
Relating to an exponent.

### exponentially
*adverb · IPA /ɛkspə(ʊ)ˈnɛnʃəli/ · frequency rank #19,591*
In an exponential manner.

## Source
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