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denominator
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/dɨnumiˈnadoɾ/de·no·mi·na·dor
Definition
1In mathematics, the lower term of a fraction, indicating into how many equal parts the unit is divided.
Usage examples
“In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.”
“To add fractions, you need to find a common denominator.”
Antonyms
Common combinations
common denominatorlowest common denominatorreduce to the same denominator
Idiomatic expressions
- Common denominator (a shared trait or characteristic)