Origin of Invented Words Googol
About the history, origins, and definitions of the invented word googol.
ORIGINS OF INVENTED WORDS
Googol - A number that is equal to the figure 1 followed by 100 zeros. Coined by American mathematician Edward Kasner (1878-1955) after his young nephew humorously suggested it to him.
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