Denominator Meaning
/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).
nounOne who gives a name to something.
Sentence Examples
If you want to succeed, you have to appeal to the lowest common denominator.
Appealing to the lowest common denominator is a failproof way to get sales or votes.
He's trying to appeal to the least common denominator.
CEFR Practice Quiz
To add fractions, you must first find a common ____ for both parts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
If you want to succeed, you have to appeal to the lowest common ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Late Latin dē Late Latin dē- Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥ Proto-Italic *nōmn̥ Late Latin nōmen Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Italic *-āō Late Latin -ō Late Latin nōminō Late Latin dēnōminō Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Late Latin -tor Late Latin dēnōminātorlbor. English denominator Learned borrowing from Late Latin dēnōminātor (“that which names”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
To add fractions, you must first find a common ____ for both parts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
If you want to succeed, you have to appeal to the lowest common ____.