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quindecillion

noun, often attributive
quin·​de·​cil·​lion | \ ËŒkwin-di-ˈsil-yÉ™n How to pronounce quindecillion (audio) \

Definition of quindecillion

US : a number equal to 1 followed by 48 zeros — see Table of Numbers also, British : a number equal to 1 followed by 90 zeros — see Table of Numbers

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 Or even worse, part of a plot to make $5 quindecillion. — Peter Dunn, Indianapolis Star, "Pete the Planner: You saved for a big expense. Don't let greed or overthinking derail you.," 3 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of quindecillion

1848, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for quindecillion

Latin quindecim fifteen (from quinque five + decem ten) + English -illion (as in million) — more at ten

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