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denominator

/dɪˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪ.tər/

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noun

/dɪˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪ.tər/B2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее число под чертой в дроби, которое указывает на количество равных частей, на которые разделено целое.

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.

    ruЗнаменатель

    • 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.

    Synonymsdivisor

  2. Common factor or shared characteristicB2formal

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

    ruОбщий знаменатель

    • 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.

    Synonymscommon denominatorcommon factorcommon groundcommonality

Forms
  • denominators plural form
  • denominators' possessive plural form
  • denominator's possessive singular form