Septillion

Pronunciation: /sɛpˈtɪljən/

Definitions of septillion

noun a cardinal number represented in the U.S. by 1 followed by 24 zeros, and in Great Britain by 1 followed by 42 zeros.

Example Sentences

A1 A septillion is a very large number.

A2 The concept of a septillion may be difficult for some people to grasp.

B1 In scientific notation, a septillion is written as 1 x 10^24.

B2 The estimated number of stars in the universe is in the septillions.

C1 The total number of possible combinations in a complex system can reach into the septillions.

C2 When discussing the scale of the universe, astronomers often use numbers in the septillions.

Examples of septillion in a Sentence

formal The probability of winning the lottery is extremely low, at about one in several septillion.

informal There's like a septillion things I'd rather be doing right now than studying for this exam.

slang I have a septillion things on my mind right now, I can't even focus.

figurative The amount of stars in the universe is estimated to be in the septillions, showing just how vast and infinite space really is.

Grammatical Forms of septillion

• past tense: septillioned
• plural: septillions
• comparative: more septillion
• superlative: most septillion
• present tense: septillion
• future tense: will septillion
• perfect tense: have septillioned
• continuous tense: is septillioning
• singular: septillion
• positive degree: septillion
• infinitive: to septillion
• gerund: septillioning
• participle: septillioned

Origin and Evolution of septillion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'septillion' originated from Latin roots, specifically from the prefix 'sept-' meaning seven, and the suffix '-illion' indicating a large, indeterminate number.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to represent the number 1 followed by 24 zeros (10^24), the term 'septillion' has evolved to represent different numerical values in various contexts and languages over time.