CEFR C2

duodecillionth

numeral

Meaning

A duodecillionth is one part in a duodecillion, which is a 1 followed by 39 zeros. It is an extremely small fraction, often used to express incredibly low probabilities or tiny parts of a whole.

Examples

The chances of winning the top prize in the national lottery are about one duodecillionth.
The scientist calculated that the new medicine had a duodecillionth chance of causing a severe allergic reaction.

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duodecillionth (C2)

numeral

Pronunciation: /ˌduːədɛsɪˈlɪənθ/

Definition

A duodecillionth is one part in a duodecillion, which is a 1 followed by 39 zeros. It is an extremely small fraction, often used to express incredibly low probabilities or tiny parts of a whole.

Examples

The chances of winning the top prize in the national lottery are about one duodecillionth.
The scientist calculated that the new medicine had a duodecillionth chance of causing a severe allergic reaction.
The probability of randomly guessing the combination to a safe with 40 digits is roughly one duodecillionth.

How to Use duodecillionth

one duodecillionth of (phrase): an extremely small part of something — "The charity received one duodecillionth of the total donations made that year."

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