Decillion

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɪljən/

Definitions of decillion

noun a cardinal number represented in the U.S. by 1 followed by 33 zeros, and in Great Britain by 1 followed by 60 zeros

Example Sentences

A1 A decillion is a very large number.

A2 In math, a decillion is equal to 10^33.

B1 The concept of a decillion can be difficult for some people to grasp.

B2 Scientists often use decillions when discussing astronomical distances.

C1 The estimated number of stars in the universe is in the decillions.

C2 In theoretical physics, decillions are used to describe the complexity of certain systems.

Examples of decillion in a Sentence

formal The estimated number of stars in the universe is in the decillions.

informal I can't even imagine a decillion of anything, that's just too big!

slang There are like, a decillion things I'd rather be doing right now.

figurative Her love for him was immeasurable, like a decillion stars in the sky.

Grammatical Forms of decillion

• plural: decillions
• comparative: more decillion
• superlative: most decillion
• present tense: decillion
• future tense: will decillion
• perfect tense: have decillioned
• continuous tense: is decillioning
• singular: decillion
• positive degree: decillion
• infinitive: to decillion
• gerund: decillioning
• participle: decillioned

Origin and Evolution of decillion

First Known Use: 1660 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decillion' originates from the Latin word 'decem' meaning ten and the suffix '-illion' indicating a large number.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to represent the number 1 followed by 33 zeros, the meaning of 'decillion' has evolved to represent different numerical values in different countries, with variations in the number of zeros it represents.