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bignum

/ˈbɪɡnʌm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
bignum
IPA
/ˈbɪɡnʌm/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A number whose digits of precision are limited only by available memory (as opposed to the usual fixed-point arithmetic).

noun

A very large number.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Short for big number.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈbɪɡnʌm/

Usage

Inflected Forms

bignums (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce bignum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɪɡnʌm/.
What does bignum mean?
A number whose digits of precision are limited only by available memory (as opposed to the usual fixed-point arithmetic).
Where does bignum come from?
Short for big number.

How to pronounce bignum

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbɪɡnʌm/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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