denominator

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(r)/

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Noun

Singular denominator

Plural denominators

The denominator in the fraction is 4.

1. (countable) (mathematics) The denominator is the lower part of the fraction.

   In the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3 and the denominator is 4.