Definition of FACTORIAL

factorial

Meanings

Plural: factorials

Noun

  • the product of all the integers up to and including a given integer
    • "1, 2, 6, 24, and 120 are factorials"
  • The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120.

Adjective

  • of or relating to factorials

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to a factor or factorial.
  • Of or pertaining to a factor, a kind of business agent.
  • Of or pertaining to a factory.

Origin / Etymology

From factor + -ial.

Scrabble Score: 14

factorial is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
factorial is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
factorial is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

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