factorial

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/fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ English

Definitions

noun

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

Related words

Synonyms

factor double factorial factorialization hyperfactorial factoriality factorial prime subfactorial bang superfactorial factorion exponentiation multifactorial semifactorial factorization factorial experiment binomial coefficient

Associated

anova radix permutations recursively int recursion erlang integer integers binomial numerator iterated

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