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factorial

fac·to·ri·al [ fak táwree əl ]


noun  (plural fac·to·ri·als)
Definition:
 
mathematics product of multiplication: the number resulting from multiplying a whole number by every whole number between itself and 1 inclusive. 6 factorial, or 6!, is 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 720.
Symbol  !




adjective 
Definition:
 
1. mathematics of factorial: relating to or involving a factorial

2. business involving factor: involving or characteristic of a commercial factor or the work of such a factor


fac·to·ri·al·ly adverb
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