Factorial as of now accepts only integers or integral floats. 
I want to suggest extending the definition of float to accept all positive real numbers to be more consistent with general definition of factorial that uses gamma function.

What I am proposing is:
1. for integer value, the function should work as it does and return integer result.

2. for float input, both integer and non-integer valued, the returned value should be a floating point number.

3. the input domain should be extended to all real numbers except negative integers.

Such generalized function would feel more mathematically consistent.

See related discussion in issue #33083.

Are you aware that `math.gamma` and `math.lgamma` exist? These already provide the ability to compute the "factorial" of a non-integral input.

I'd be opposed to extending math.factorial to accept non-integral floats.

I concur with Mark.

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resolution: rejected
stage: resolved