/ Dictionary / Index F factorial: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: fac•to•ri•al Pronunciation: (fak-tôr'ē-ul, -tōr'-), [key] — n. the product of a given positive integer multiplied by all lesser positive integers: The quantity four factorial (4!) = 4 &multiplydot; 3 &multiplydot; 2 &multiplydot; 1 = 24. Symbol: n!, where n is the given integer. —adj. of or pertaining to factors or factorials. of or pertaining to a factor or a factory. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: factorial (Thesaurus) factor group factoring Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language