Million

Definition

Million is a noun that refers to the numerical value of 1,000,000, which is the product of a thousand multiplied by a thousand. It is also used informally to denote a very large quantity. As an adjective, it describes something related to this numerical value.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmɪljən/
• Respelling: MIL-yuhn

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmɪljən/
• Respelling: MIL-yuhn

Etymology

The word "million" originates from the Italian "milione," an augmentative of "mille," meaning "thousand." It was adopted into French and then into Middle English during the late 14th century. The term was used to represent a large number or exact numerical value of 1,000,000.

Derivatives

• Millionaire (noun)
• Millionth (adjective/noun)
• Multimillion (adjective)
• Millionfold (adverb/adjective)
• Millions (plural noun)

Synonyms

• One thousand thousand
• Large number
• Ten to the sixth power

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "million" is used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal settings, it refers to a precise numerical value, as in "The population exceeded 10 million people." Informally, it is used to express a very large quantity, e.g., "There are a million reasons to be happy."

Related Terms

• Billion: A numerical value equal to 1,000,000,000.
• Thousand: A numerical value equal to 1,000.
• Trillion: A numerical value equal to 1,000,000,000,000.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A numerical value equivalent to 1,000,000: Refers to the exact value.
  • Example: "The company earned over one million dollars last year."
• A large, unspecified quantity: Used informally to signify a great number or amount.
  • Example: "I’ve told you a million times to be careful."

Adjective

• Relating to the numerical value of one million: Describes something associated with or consisting of a million units.
  • Example: "A million-dollar prize was awarded."