triliona

Triliona is a term that refers to the number one followed by eighteen zeros. In the short scale system of naming large numbers, which is commonly used in English-speaking countries and most of the world, this number is called a trillion. In the long scale system, where each new named number is a million times larger than the previous one, a trillion is a million million million, or 10^12. However, the term "triliona" is most frequently encountered in contexts where the short scale is implied, making it equivalent to 10^18.

The prefix "tri-" suggests a power of three, which is consistent with the short scale definition. A trillion is 1000 times larger than a billion (10^9) and 1000 times smaller than a quadrillion (10^15) in the short scale. This system simplifies the naming of very large quantities.

Examples of phenomena or entities that might be discussed in terms of trilions include vast astronomical distances, the estimated number of stars in the observable universe, or the financial value of global economies over extended periods. The concept of triliona is crucial for comprehending scales far beyond everyday experience.