denominator

CEFRB1

/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The bottom number in a fraction.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    One who gives a name to something.

Examples

  • 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.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

More examples

In context

  • If you want to succeed, you have to appeal to the lowest common denominator.

  • common denominator

  • lowest common denominator

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

To add fractions, you must first find a common blank for both parts.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Learned borrowing from Late Latin dēnōminātor (“that which names”).