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de·nom·i·na·tor    Audio Help   [di-nom-uh-ney-ter] Pronunciation Key
–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 dénōminātor, equiv. to L dénōminā(re) (see denominate) + -tor -tor]
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de·nom·i·na·tor    Audio Help   (dĭ-nŏm'ə-nā'tər)  Pronunciation Key 
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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denominator

noun
the divisor of a fraction 

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denominator    Audio Help   (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.

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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.)


[Chapter:] Physical Sciences and Mathematics


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Denominator

De*nom"i*na`tor\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]nominateur.]

1. One who, or that which, gives a name; origin or source of a name.

This opinion that Aram . . . was the father and denomination of the Syrians in general. --Sir W. Raleigh.

2. (Arith.) That number placed below the line in vulgar fractions which shows into how many parts the integer or unit is divided.

Note: Thus, in 3/5, 5 is the denominator, showing that the integer is divided into five parts; and the numerator, 3, shows how many parts are taken.

3. (Alg.) That part of any expression under a fractional form which is situated below the horizontal line signifying division.

Note: In this sense, the denominator is not necessarily a number, but may be any expression, either positive or negative, real or imaginary. --Davies & Peck (Math. Dict. )
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