Logarithmic
(adjective)
Relating to or expressed in terms of a logarithm.
Origin:
From greek 'logos' meaning 'ratio' and 'arithmos' meaning 'number'.
Examples:
- A logarithmic scale is a non-linear scale used in many fields.
- The logarithmic graph shows the exponential growth rate.
- The logarithmic function maps exponential growth to a linear scale.
- The logarithmic representation of data helps to visualize large dynamic range.
- Logarithmic compression is used in audio and image processing to reduce dynamic range.