Denominator /(?)/
De·nom·i·na·tor
Denominator
n.
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One who, or that which, gives a name; origin or source of a name.
This opinion that Aram . . . was the father and denomination of the Syrians in general.
- That number placed below the line in common fractions which shows into how many parts the integer or unit is divided. (Arith.)
- That part of any expression under a fractional form which is situated below the horizontal line signifying division. (Alg.)
Phrases & Compounds
- common denominator
- a number which can divide either of two or more other numbers without leaving a remainder in any of the divisions; as, 2 and 4 are common denominators of 12 and 28..
- greatest common denominator
- the largest common denominator of two or more numbers; as, 9 is the greatest common denominator of 18 and 27..