denominator

• Die Zahl unter dem Bruchstrich, die angibt, in wie viele gleich große Teile das Ganze geteilt wird. Allgemeiner auch eine gemeinsame Grundlage oder ein gemeinsamer Nenner.

A noun referring to the number below the line in a fraction that indicates the number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

1. Mathematics: bottom numberB2formal

   The number below the line in a fraction that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

   Nenner

   • In the fraction 3/4, the denominator is 4.
   • To add fractions, you must first find a common denominator.
   • The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts.

   Synonymedivisor

2. Common factor or shared characteristicB2formal

   A feature, quality, or characteristic that is shared by all members of a group.

   Gemeinsamer Nenner

   • The common denominator among all successful startups is innovation.
   • A lack of funding was the common denominator in the project failures.
   • The only common denominator between the two groups was their passion for music.

   Synonymecommon denominatorcommon factorcommon groundcommonality