Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quintillion
noun
/kwɪnˈtɪljən/
Definition
A quintillion is a cardinal number that represents the value of a billion multiplied by a million.
Examples
- There are approximately a quintillion stars in the observable universe.
- When accounting for all the grains of sand on Earth, the number can reach into the quintillions.
Meaning
In numerical terms, a quintillion is 1 followed by 18 zeros in the short scale commonly used in the United States, or 1 followed by 30 zeros in the long scale.
Synonyms
- 10^18 (in short scale)
- One quintillion
- Quintillions (plural)
