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denominatore

denominator

noun deh-noh-mee-nah-TOH-reh Rare

Origin: from Latin denominare (to name)

Usage Note

Denominatore is used in mathematics for the bottom number of a fraction and figuratively in phrases like minimo comune denominatore (lowest common denominator). The counterpart is numeratore (numerator). The plural is the regular denominatori.

Examples

"Il denominatore di questa frazione è quattro."

Natural Translation

The denominator of this fraction is four.

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