denominator
[ dih-nom-uh-ney-ter ]
/ dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪ tər /
noun
Arithmetic.
that term of a fraction, usually written under the line, that indicates the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided; divisor.
Compare numerator(def 1).
something shared or held in common; standard.
Archaic.
a person or thing that denominates.
Origin of denominator
1535–45; < Medieval Latin
dēnōminātor, equivalent to Latin
dēnōminā(re) (see
denominate) +
-tor
-tor
Words nearby denominator
denominate number,
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denominational,
denominationalism,
denominative,
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denote,
denotive,
denouement
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British Dictionary definitions for denominator
denominator
/ (dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə) /
noun
the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in 7/8
Compare numerator (def. 1)
archaic
a person or thing that denominates or designates
Scientific definitions for denominator
denominator
[ dĭ-nŏm′ə-nā′tər ]
The number below or to the right of the line in a fraction, indicating the number of equal parts into which one whole is divided. For example, in the fraction 27, 7 is the denominator.
Cultural definitions for denominator
denominator
[ (di-nom-uh-nay-tuhr) ]
In mathematics, the number that appears on the bottom of a fraction. In the fraction 2/3, the denominator is 3. (Compare numerator.)