factorial

noun
/fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/

Etymology

From factor + -ial.

Definitions

  1. The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given…

    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.

  2. Of or pertaining to a factor or factorial.

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

    • The latter sold the goods to a customer who was cashier to certain creditors of the agents without disclosing the factorial capacity in which they acted.
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. Of or pertaining to a factory.

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