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aliquot

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al·i·quot  (l-kwt, -kwt)
adj.
Of, relating to, or denoting an exact divisor or factor of a quantity, especially of an integer.
n.
An aliquot part.

[Latin aliquot, a number of, several : alius, some; see al-1 in Indo-European roots + quot, how many; see kwo- in Indo-European roots.]

aliquot
Adjective
Maths denoting or belonging to an exact divisor of a number [Latin: several]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aliquot - an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity; "4 is an aliquot part of 12"
divisor - the number by which a dividend is divided
aliquant, aliquant part - an integer that is not an exact divisor of some quantity; "5 is an aliquant part of 12"
Adj.1.aliquot - signifying an exact divisor or factor of a quantity
fractional - constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety; "a fractional share of the vote"; "a partial dose"


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