numerator

CEFRB1

/ˈnuː.məɹˌeɪ̯.təɹ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The top number in a fraction.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An enumerator; someone who counts.

Examples

  • Fractions with a denominator of 1 are equivalent to the numerator.

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 above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

In the fraction 2 over 5, the blank is 2 and the denominator is 5.

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 numerātor.