exponents

Definitions

A symbol or number placed above and to the right of another symbol or number to indicate the power to which the latter is to be raised.

A person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory.

A person or thing that is a representative or typical example of a particular group or style.

Examples

In mathematics, exponents are used to represent repeated multiplication of a number by itself.

The student struggled to solve the complex equation because she had not yet mastered the rules of exponents.

Synonyms

advocates champions proponents supporters defenders representatives apologists

Antonyms

opponents critics adversaries detractors antagonists dissenters oppugners