Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
factorial
noun
/fakˈtɔriəl/
Definition
The product of all positive integers up to a given number.
Examples
- The factorial of 5 is 120, calculated as 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1.
- Factorial notation is represented as n!, where n is the integer.
- For example, 4! = 24.
Meaning
In mathematics, the factorial of a non-negative integer n is the product of all positive integers less than or equal to n.
Synonyms
- None (factorial has a specific mathematical meaning).
