Definition

A very large number that is equal to one followed by thirty-three zeros.

Example

In the United States, a decillion is represented as 1 followed by 33 zeros.

Conversation

Did you know that a decillion is a real number?

Really? I had no idea what it even meant!

Yeah, it's actually equal to one followed by thirty-three zeros.

That sounds massive! I can't even imagine that amount.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decillion → It is formed from "decem" (meaning ten) and the suffix "-illion" (used in large number names, derived from the Latin "mille" meaning thousand). The word "decillion" refers to ten raised to the power of thirty-three in the American system, or ten raised to the power of sixty-six in the European system, indicating a very large quantity based on the number ten.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ten' ('decem') as the base, and remember that 'decillion' represents a huge number based on ten.

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