Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
octodecillion
noun
/ˌɒk.təˈdɛ.sɪl.jən/
Definition
A numerical value equal to 1 followed by 57 zeros in the short scale, or 1 followed by 108 zeros in the long scale.
Examples
- In a game of chance, the odds of winning the jackpot may be octodecillion to one.
- Scientists estimate the quantity of atoms in the universe to be on the order of octodecillions.
Meaning
Octodecillion is a term used in the numerical system to represent a very large number, particularly in mathematical and scientific contexts.
Synonyms
- None (specific to this large numeral).
