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denominator

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de·nom·i·na·tor  (d-nm-ntr)
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.

denominator [dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə]
n
1. (Mathematics) the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in ⅞ Compare numerator [1]
2. Archaic a person or thing that denominates or designates

denominator  (d-nm-ntr)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.denominator - the divisor of a fraction
divisor - the number by which a dividend is divided
common denominator - an integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions
Translations
denominator [dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtəʳ] N (Math) → denominador m
see also common C
denominator [dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtər] n (MATHEMATICS)dénominateur m
denominator
n (Math) → Nenner m
denominator [dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtəʳ] n (Math) → denominatore m


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He pointed out, "After being officially charged to form the government, Saleh will start consultating with political blocs to reach common denominator to name nominees to the new cabinet's ministerial posts.
Take a fraction, convert the numerator and the denominator to their number names, count the letters, convert the sums to their number names, count the letters, etc.
The dumbing down of Christmas is a kind of lowest common denominator, an embarrassment of why Britain has come to where it is" - Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, the Bishop of Rochester.
 
 
 
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