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de⋅nom⋅i⋅na⋅tor

  [di-nom-uh-ney-ter]
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–noun
1. 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).
2. something shared or held in common; standard.
3. Archaic. a person or thing that denominates.
Origin:
1535–45; < ML dēnōminātor, equiv. to L dēnōminā(re) (see denominate ) + -tor -tor
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de·nom·i·na·tor   (dĭ-nŏm'ə-nā'tər)   
n.  

  1. Mathematics The expression written below the line in a common fraction that indicates the number of parts into which one whole is divided.

  2. A common trait or characteristic.

  3. An average level or standard: The success of the film demonstrates the denominator of public taste.

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Cultural Dictionary

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.)

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