Meaning & use
Denominators
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The numbers written below the line in a fraction, indicating how many equal parts a whole is divided into; plural of 'denominator.'
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To add the fractions, the students first found a common denominator among the denominators.
Economists often look for common denominators across different national policies.
A note on using this word
Frequently used figuratively in the phrase 'common denominator' to describe a shared trait or factor.
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