submultiple

[ suhb-muhl-tuh-puhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a number that is contained by another number an integral number of times without a remainder:
The number 3 is a submultiple of 12.

submultiple

/ sʌbˈmʌltɪpəl /

a number that can be divided into another number an integral number of times without a remainder

First recorded in 1690–1700; sub- + multiple

Submultiple, sub-mul′ti-pl, n. a number or quantity which is contained in another an exact number of times, an aliquot part.

Ah, you can't deny the charge, you miserable submultiple of a duplicate ratio.

If H and J are connected together the wave length must be a submultiple of the length of this circuit.

This is also the case when the number of turns is a submultiple.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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