HeyRuaHow to say “factorial” in Irish
- Irish:
- iolrán
- English:
- factorial
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-rawn” /ˈɪl̪ˠɾˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- iolráin (factorials)
- Genitive singular:
- iolráin, an iolráin (e.g. luach an iolráin, the value of the factorial)
- Genitive plural:
- iolrán, na n-iolrán (e.g. tábla na n-iolrán, the table of factorials)
What does “iolrán” mean?
- factorial
- In mathematics, the product of a whole number and all the whole numbers below it down to one, written with an exclamation mark (for example 4! = 24).Also: factorial number, n factorial.
“Iolrán” with the article
The plural of factorial in Irish is iolráin. Here is iolrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iolrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iolrán, the Irish word for factorial.
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Factorial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for factorial?
The Irish for factorial is iolrán (pronounced “UL-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iolráin.
How do you pronounce iolrán in Irish?
Iolrán is said like “UL-rawn” (IPA /ˈɪl̪ˠɾˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of factorial in Irish?
The plural of iolrán is iolráin; with the article, na hiolráin means “the factorials”. The genitive plural is iolrán, as in tábla na n-iolrán (the table of factorials).
Why does iolrán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iolrán (the factorial), a hiolrán (her factorial), a n-iolrán (their factorial), na hiolráin (the factorials).
Is 'iolrán' the same as 'iolra' (plural)?
No. 'Iolra' is the grammatical plural, while 'iolrán' is the mathematical factorial; both come from the idea of 'many', as does 'iolrú' (multiplication).
