Googolplex (Noun)
Meaning
A cardinal number represented as 1 followed by a googol of zeros (ten raised to the power of a googol).
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The mathematician attempted to write out the googolplex in standard numerical notation, but soon realized it would take an enormous amount of space and time.
- The googolplex is often used as an example of an enormous number in mathematical demonstrations and discussions.
- To put the googolplex into perspective, consider that the estimated number of atoms in the observable universe is only a tiny fraction of this massive number.
- A googolplex is an incredibly large number that far surpasses the number of grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth.
- In a humorous example, a mathematician once calculated that if you were to count from one to a googolplex at a rate of one number per second, it would take you far longer than the current age of the universe.