denominator

[De*nomĀ·i*na`tor]

Write a fraction like 1 2 and the denominator is the number on the bottom. In this case, the 2.

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

Noun
the divisor of a fraction


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

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

n.
That part of any expression under a fractional form which is situated below the horizontal line signifying division.


Denominator

De*nom"i*na`tor , n. [Cf. F. d'82nominateur.] 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.
2. (Arith.) That number placed below the line in vulgar fractions which shows into how many parts the integer or unit is divided. &hand; Thus, in 3. (Alg.) That part of any expression under a fractional form which is situated below the horizontal line signifying division. &hand; 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. )

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

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Usage Examples

If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.

Trouble is the common denominator of living. It is the great equalizer.

I've never really been very good at marriage. It's one of my failures. I've tried my best, but I do realise the common denominator is me it's something I'm doing.

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Other Usage Examples

Language is like money, without which specific relative values may well exist and be felt, but cannot be reduced to a common denominator.

The common denominator all Latinos have is that we want some respect. That's what we're all fighting for.

A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not work for another child. The one common denominator for all of the young children is that early intervention does work, and it seems to improve the prognosis.

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