SEPTILLION

septillion

(noun) the number that is represented as a one followed by 24 zeros

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Numeral

septillion

(US, modern British & Australian, short scale) A trillion trillion: 1 followed by 24 zeros, 1024.

(dated British & Australian, long scale) A billion quintillion: 1 followed by 42 zeros, 1042.

Synonyms

• (1024): a long scale quadrillion

• (1042): a short scale tredecillion

Anagrams

• pointillĂ©s

Source: Wiktionary


Sep*til"lion, n. Etym: [F. septilion, formed fr. L. septem seven, in imitation of million.]

Definition: According to the French method of numeration (which is followed also in the United States), the number expressed by a unit with twenty-four ciphers annexed. According to the English method, the number expressed by a unit with forty-two ciphers annexed. See Numeration.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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