Trillionth: meaning, definitions and examples
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trillionth
[ ˈtrɪljənθ ]
ordinal number
A trillionth refers to one part in a trillion, which is mathematically represented as 1/1,000,000,000,000 or 10^-12. It is commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in measurements of very small quantities. This term can also apply to a position in a sequence, indicating something that is the trillionth item. In finance, it may represent large-scale economic or fiscal calculations, such as national debts or budgets at the trillion-dollar level.
Examples of usage
- The population increase is calculated in trillionths.
- He completed the task in a trillionth of a second.
- The drug's effectiveness was measured in trillionths of a gram.
- Scientists often work with trillionth values in nanotechnology.
Translations
Translations of the word "trillionth" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trilionésimo
🇮🇳 त्रिलियनथ
🇩🇪 Billionste
🇮🇩 triliunan
🇺🇦 трильйонний
🇵🇱 bilionowy
🇯🇵 兆分の一
🇫🇷 trillionième
🇪🇸 un billonésimo
🇹🇷 trilyonuncusu
🇰🇷 조분의 일
🇸🇦 تریليونث
🇨🇿 biliontý
🇸🇰 bilióntý
🇨🇳 万亿分之一
🇸🇮 trilijonti
🇮🇸 billjónandi
🇰🇿 трильоншы
🇬🇪 ტრილიონი
🇦🇿 trilyonuncu
🇲🇽 un billonésimo
Etymology
The term 'trillionth' is derived from the prefix 'trillion', which originates from the French word 'trillion' meaning 'a million million'. The French term was formed by combining 'tri-' for three, indicating the third power of a million (1,000,000). The first use of 'trillion' in English was recorded in the 17th century, while the ordinal form 'trillionth' came into use shortly after. The usage of 'trillion' and its derivatives has expanded with advancements in science and technology, leading to more frequent references in discussions around large numbers and measurements in fields such as finance, computer science, and physics. This reflects a broader trend in language where numerical terms evolve alongside human understanding and technology.