denominator (dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Compare numerator the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in 7⁄8 |
| 2. | archaic a person or thing that denominates or designates |
| opposite of a number |
| fraction whose denominator is a power of 10 |
| denominator (dĭ-nŏm'ə-nā'tər) Pronunciation Key
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 2/7 , 7 is the denominator. |
In mathematics, the number that appears on the bottom of a fraction. In the fraction 2/3, the denominator is 3. (Compare numerator.)