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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.

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

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aliquot [ˈælɪˌkwɒt]

adj

1. (Mathematics) Maths of, signifying, or relating to an exact divisor of a quantity or number 3 is an aliquot part of 12 Compare aliquant

2. (Chemistry) consisting of equal quantities the sample was divided into five aliquot parts

n

(Mathematics) an aliquot part

[from Latin: several, a few]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	aliquot - an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity; "4 is an aliquot part of 12" aliquot part 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"