how to pronounce factorial

/fækˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/

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factorial is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of factorial in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… call it 1 2 factorial is 2 so somewhere …”

meanings of factorial

adjective:

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

noun:

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.

factorial frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word factorial occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics factorial can be related to

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1) education, science, and technology;