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tredecillion

(rare, dated, British, Australian, w:Long and short scales, long scale) 1078.

ˌtɹɛdɪˈsɪljən180 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(rare, dated, British, Australian, w:Long and short scales, long scale) 1078.

3 quindecillion, 657 quattuordecillion, 262 tredecillion; which is to say the figures 3,657,262 followed by 42 ciphers. Operators of the key punch machines transfer a code symbol from the Census [...].
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(rare, US, modern British & Australian, w:Long and short scales, short scale) 1042.

The names of the periods above trillion are as follows [...] 15th, tredecillion [...]
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Tredecillion means: 1042.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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tredecillion means: 1042.. Register: informal, Australian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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