subfactorial

[sʌbfækˈtɔːrɪəl]

subfactorial Definition

the number of permutations of n objects in which no object appears in its natural place.

Using subfactorial: Examples

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  • Example

    The subfactorial of 4 is 9.

  • Example

    The subfactorial of 5 is 44.

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Summary: subfactorial in Brief

The term 'subfactorial' [sʌbfækˈtɔːrɪəl] refers to the number of permutations of n objects in which no object appears in its natural place. It is also known as the derangement number.