word
denominator
dih-NOM-ih-nay-ter
dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtərListen
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Syllable breakdown
denominator
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Dictionary meaning
The number below the line in a fraction, showing how many parts the whole is divided into.
History and origin
Latin — 'denominator' (one who names).
Examples
- In the fraction 3/4, the denominator is 4.
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