divisor

UK
/dɪˈvaɪ.zə/
US
/dɪˈvaɪ.zɚ/

Translations

divisornoun
divisors
pl
UK
/dɪˈvaɪ.zə/
US
/dɪˈvaɪ.zɚ/
In mathematics, a divisor is a number that divides another number completely.
В математике делитель — это число, которое полностью делит другое число.
Additional translations
divisoradjective
UK
/dɪˈvaɪ.zə/
US
/dɪˈvaɪ.zɚ/
Used attributively before a noun in mathematical contexts (e.g., "divisor function").

Definitions

divisornoun
A number by which another number is to be divided.
In the equation 15 ÷ 3 = 5, the number 3 is the divisor.
A number that divides another number completely, leaving no remainder.
The divisors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.
divisoradjective
Relating to or involving division or divisors; serving to describe something connected with divisors.
The divisor function is a classic object of study in number theory.