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denominator

UK
/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə/
US
/dɪˈnɑːməˌneɪtər/

Translations

denominatornoun
denominators
pl
UK
/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə/
US
/dɪˈnɑːməˌneɪtər/
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
В дроби 3/4 число 4 является знаменателем.
Additional translations
делитель
общий знаменатель
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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