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factorial
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fac·to·ri·al  (fk-tôr-l, -tr-)
n.
The product of all the positive integers from 1 to a given number: 4 factorial, usually written 4!, is equal to 24 (1 × 2 × 3 × 4 = 24).
adj.
Of or relating to a factor or factorial.

factorial [fækˈtɔːrɪəl] Maths
n
(Mathematics) the product of all the positive integers from one up to and including a given integer. Factorial zero is assigned the value of one: factorial four is 1 ✕ 2 ✕ 3 ✕ 4. Symbol: n!, where n is the given integer
adj
(Mathematics) of or involving factorials or factors
factorially  adv

factorial  (fk-tôr-l)
The product of all of the positive integers from 1 to a given positive integer. It is written as the given integer followed by an exclamation point. For example, the factorial of 4 (written 4!) is 1 × 2 × 3 × 4, or 24.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.factorial - the product of all the integers up to and including a given integer; "1, 2, 6, 24, and 120 are factorials"
mathematical product, product - a quantity obtained by multiplication; "the product of 2 and 3 is 6"
Adj.1.factorial - of or relating to factorials
Translations
factorial [fækˈtɔːrɪəl]
A. ADJfactorial
B. Nfactorial m or f
factorial [fækˈtɔːrɪəl] adj (Math) → fattoriale


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