word
quotient
KWOH-shent
ˈkwoʊʃəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
quotient
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Dictionary meaning
The result of dividing one number by another.
History and origin
Latin — 'quotiens' (how many times).
Examples
- Divide 24 by 6 and the quotient is 4.
Common mispronunciations
KWOH-tee-entKWO-shent
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