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单词 nonillion
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Definition of nonillion in English:

nonillion

noun nɒˈnɪljən
  • Originally (especially in Britain): the cardinal number equal to the ninth power of a million (1054). Now (originally US): the cardinal number equal to the tenth power of a thousand (1030).

adjective nɒˈnɪljən
  • Numbering a nonillion; (hyperbolically) a very great many, countless.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Locke (1632–1704), philosopher. From French nonillion the cardinal number equal to the ninth power of a million from classical Latin nōnus ninth + French -illion (in million).

 
 

Definition of nonillion in US English:

nonillion

nounnɒˈnɪljən
  • Originally (especially in Britain): the cardinal number equal to the ninth power of a million (1054). Now (originally US): the cardinal number equal to the tenth power of a thousand (1030).

adjectivenɒˈnɪljən
  • Numbering a nonillion; (hyperbolically) a very great many, countless.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Locke (1632–1704), philosopher. From French nonillion the cardinal number equal to the ninth power of a million from classical Latin nōnus ninth + French -illion (in million).

 
 
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