octillion

[ɑːkˈtɪljən]

octillion Definition

a cardinal number represented in the US by 1 followed by 27 zeros, and in Great Britain by 1 followed by 48 zeros.

Using octillion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "octillion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The number of stars in the universe is estimated to be around two octillion.

  • Example

    The odds of winning the lottery jackpot are one in several octillion.

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Summary: octillion in Brief

'Octillion' [ɑːkˈtɪljən] is a cardinal number that represents an extremely large quantity, specifically 1 followed by 27 zeros in the US and 1 followed by 48 zeros in Great Britain. It is used to describe astronomical figures such as the number of stars in the universe or the odds of winning the lottery jackpot.