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quadrillion

quad·ril·lion

UK/kwɔˈdɹɘl.jɘn/ US/kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ uncommon british dated slang uk us

noun

1.

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

  • “in England they call a septillion a quadrillion”
2.

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

  • “in England they call a septillion a quadrillion”

Origin

From French quadrillion, from quadri- (“four”) + -illion. By surface analysis, quadr- + -illion.

Phrases

  • Previous: trilliard. Next: quadrilliard.
  • Previous: trillion. Next: quintillion.

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