Meaning
denominator
- the number below the line in a fraction
- a shared characteristic or unifying factor among different things
In a sentence
In questa frazione il denominatore è quattro.
In this fraction, the denominator is four.
Trovare un comune denominatore tra le parti è stato difficile.
Finding common ground between the parties was difficult.
Per sommare le frazioni devi ridurre allo stesso denominatore.
To add fractions, you must find a common denominator.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| denominatore | masculine · singular |
| denominatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently heard in the figurative phrase 'comun denominatore' (common denominator).