Nonillion

Pronunciation: /noʊˈnɪljən/

Definitions of nonillion

noun a cardinal number represented in the U.S. by 1 followed by 30 zeros, and in Great Britain by 1 followed by 54 zeros.

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about large numbers like nonillion in my math class.

A2 The population of insects in the world is estimated to be in the nonillions.

B1 Scientists use nonillions to represent the vast number of stars in the universe.

B2 The national debt is so high that it is measured in the nonillions.

C1 The concept of a nonillion is difficult for many people to comprehend due to its enormity.

C2 In theoretical physics, nonillions are used to describe the potential number of universes in a multiverse theory.

Examples of nonillion in a Sentence

formal The estimated number of stars in the universe is around one nonillion.

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

slang That party was packed, there must have been a nonillion people there!

figurative Winning the lottery felt like I had a nonillion dollars in my bank account.

Grammatical Forms of nonillion

• past tense: nonillioned
• plural: nonillions
• comparative: more nonillion
• superlative: most nonillion
• present tense: nonillion
• future tense: will nonillion
• perfect tense: have nonillioned
• continuous tense: is nonillioning
• singular: nonillion
• positive degree: nonillion
• infinitive: to nonillion
• gerund: nonillioning
• participle: nonillioned

Origin and Evolution of nonillion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nonillion' originated from Latin roots.

Evolution of the word: The word 'nonillion' evolved from the Latin word 'nonus' meaning 'nine' and the suffix '-illion' denoting a large number. It is used to represent the number 1 followed by 30 zeros in the short scale system.