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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
factorial [fækˈtɔːrɪəl] adj (Math) → fattoriale


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Relationships between assertiveness and factorially validated measures of irrational beliefs.
b) Underlined loadings indicate item was factorially complex (ie, showed very similar loadings on factors 1 and 3).
Although there are various scales for rating fatigue (see Friedberg & Jason, 1998 for discussion of rating scales), Friedberg and Jason recommended the use of fatigue scales that "(a) have been diagnostically validated in CFS and depression samples, (b) assess several factorially distinct dimensions of fatigue, and (c) are easy to administer and score" (p.
 
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