denominator

[ dih-nom-uh-ney-ter ]

/ dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪ tər /

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noun

Arithmetic. that term of a fraction, usually written under the line, that indicates the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided; divisor.Compare numerator (def. 1).

something shared or held in common; standard.

Archaic. a person or thing that denominates.

Origin of denominator

1535–45; <Medieval Latin dēnōminātor, equivalent to Latin dēnōminā(re) (see denominate) + -tor-tor

Words nearby denominator

denominate number, denomination, denominational, denominationalism, denominative, denominator, denotation, denotative, denote, denotive, denouement

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Example sentences from the Web for denominator

Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number does not alter the value of the fraction.
Ontario Normal School Manuals: Science of Education|Ontario Ministry of Education
It is then indicated at the extreme right of the denominator (fig. 353).
The Science of Fingerprints|Federal Bureau of Investigation
In preparing a study of this kind one feels the need of limiting its scope, by reducing the denominator as Arthur Helps remarked.
The Government of England (Vol. I)|A. Lawrence Lowell
The Romans commonly used fractions with denominator 12; these were described as unciae (ounces), being twelfths of the as (pound).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5|Various

Where plus or minus signs occur in the numerator or denominator, brackets or a vinculum is used.
Popular scientific lectures|Ernst Mach

British Dictionary definitions for denominator

denominator

/ (dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə) /

noun

the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in 7/8Compare numerator (def. 1)

archaic a person or thing that denominates or designates

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Cultural definitions for denominator

denominator

[ (di-nom-uh-nay-tuhr) ]

In mathematics, the number that appears on the bottom of a fraction. In the fraction 2/3, the denominator is 3. (Compare numerator.)

Scientific definitions for denominator

denominator

[ dĭ-nŏm′ə-nā′tər ]

The number below or to the right of the line in a fraction, indicating the number of equal parts into which one whole is divided. For example, in the fraction 27, 7 is the denominator.

单词	denominator
释义	denominator [ dih-nom-uh-ney-ter ] / dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪ tər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR denominator ON THESAURUS.COM noun Arithmetic. that term of a fraction, usually written under the line, that indicates the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided; divisor.Compare numerator (def. 1). something shared or held in common; standard. Archaic. a person or thing that denominates. Origin of denominator 1535–45; <Medieval Latin dēnōminātor, equivalent to Latin dēnōminā(re) (see denominate) + -tor-tor Words nearby denominator denominate number, denomination, denominational, denominationalism, denominative, denominator, denotation, denotative, denote, denotive, denouement Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for denominator Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number does not alter the value of the fraction. Ontario Normal School Manuals: Science of Education\|Ontario Ministry of Education It is then indicated at the extreme right of the denominator (fig. 353). The Science of Fingerprints\|Federal Bureau of Investigation In preparing a study of this kind one feels the need of limiting its scope, by reducing the denominator as Arthur Helps remarked. The Government of England (Vol. I)\|A. Lawrence Lowell The Romans commonly used fractions with denominator 12; these were described as unciae (ounces), being twelfths of the as (pound). Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5\|Various Where plus or minus signs occur in the numerator or denominator, brackets or a vinculum is used. Popular scientific lectures\|Ernst Mach British Dictionary definitions for denominator denominator / (dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə) / noun the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in 7/8Compare numerator (def. 1) archaic a person or thing that denominates or designates Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to denominator sum, total, figure, statistic, trick, habit, attribute, quirk, character, feature, peculiarity, oddity, virtue, idiosyncrasy, quality, manner, count, digit, emblem, prime Cultural definitions for denominator denominator [ (di-nom-uh-nay-tuhr) ] In mathematics, the number that appears on the bottom of a fraction. In the fraction 2/3, the denominator is 3. (Compare numerator.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for denominator denominator [ dĭ-nŏm′ə-nā′tər ] The number below or to the right of the line in a fraction, indicating the number of equal parts into which one whole is divided. For example, in the fraction 27, 7 is the denominator. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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denominator

noun

Origin of denominator

Words nearby denominator

Example sentences from the Web for denominator

British Dictionary definitions for denominator

noun

Words related to denominator

Cultural definitions for denominator

Scientific definitions for denominator