septillion
pronunciation
How to pronounce septillion in British English:
UK [sepˈtɪljən]
How to pronounce septillion in American English:
US [sɛpˈtɪljən]
Word Origin
- septillion (n.)
- 1680s, from sept- (see septi-) + (m)illion. Compare billion.
Example
- 1. Adopted in 1991 , it stands for a multiplying factor of one part in a million billion billion ( one septillion ) parts , which is often written as 10 .
- 2. Adopted in 1991 , it stands for a multiplying factor of one part in a million billion billion ( one septillion ) parts , which is often written as 1024 .