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denominator

UK
/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə/
US
/dɪˈnɑːməˌneɪtər/

Translations

denominatornoun
denominators
pl
UK
/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə/
US
/dɪˈnɑːməˌneɪtər/
In the fraction 3/4, the denominator is 4.
Dans la fraction 3/4, le dénominateur est 4.
dénominateurEn statistique.
When calculating the infant mortality rate, the denominator is the number of live births.
Lors du calcul du taux de mortalité infantile, le dénominateur est le nombre de naissances vivantes.
Additional translations
dénominateurAu sens figuré, surtout dans l’expression « dénominateur commun ».
Synonyms
divisor
factor
component
element
denominatoradjective
more denominator
Comp.
most denominator
Super.
UK
/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə/
US
/dɪˈnɑːmɪneɪtər/
Used attributively before nouns in technical and mathematical contexts (e.g., "denominator data").

Definitions

denominatornoun
The number below the line in a fraction, which indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.
In the fraction 3/4, the denominator is 4.
A shared trait or common characteristic among a group of people or things.
The common denominator among the successful candidates was their strong work ethic.
In statistics, the population or total number of units on which a rate, ratio, or proportion is based.
When calculating the infant mortality rate, the denominator is the number of live births.
denominatoradjective
Relating to or serving as a denominator in mathematics or statistics.
Denominator values must never be zero when performing division.
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