Definitions for factorial

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factorial fac·to·ri·al

Spelling: [fak-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-]

IPA: /fækˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-/

Factorial is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 459 anagrams from letters in factorial (aacfilort).

Definitions for factorial

noun

1. Mathematics. the product of a given positive integer multiplied by all lesser positive integers: The quantity four factorial (4!) = 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 = 24. Symbol: n!, where n is the given integer.

adjective

1. Mathematics. of or relating to factors or factorials.
2. of or relating to a factor or a factory.

Origin of factorial

First recorded in 1810-20; factor + -ial

Examples for factorial

These phenomena demonstrate the existence of a complex interrelation between the factorial units.

In its place stands the factorial hypothesis, evolved by workers in America, England, and France at about the same time.

It is by no means unlikely that various dark forms of lubricipeda correspond with a progressive series of factorial additions.

The possible connections within it were factorial one hundred thousand.