trillion

/ˈtrɪljən/

Definitions

1. noun

A very large number, equal to 1,000,000,000,000 in the short scale or 1,000,000,000,000,000 in the long scale.

“The government’s trillion-dollar stimulus plan was met with both praise and criticism.”

2. adjective

Extremely large in amount or degree.

“The trillion-dollar company’s market value surpassed that of its competitors.”

Synonyms

  • billion
  • milliard
  • vast

Antonyms

  • minuscule
  • tiny