quadrillion

C1 Topic:Numbers & Quantity
US /kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ UK /kwɒˈdɹɪl.jən/
noun Freq #75069

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the number that is represented as a one followed by 15 zeros

    One quadrillion is written as a one followed by fifteen zeros in the short scale.

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Derived forms quadrillionairequadrillionfoldquadrillionthquadzillion
Related forms peta-yotta-

Etymology

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

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