denominator
[dɪ'nɑmə`netɚ]
n. 母, 命者

[] 母, 特性, 标准

1. The success of the film demonstrates the denominator of public taste.
   影众口味均
2. After cancellation, the factor is still present in the denominator.
   消该存母。
3. The real trick is to steadily reduce the denominator at the same time.
   真正窍门,稳缩母.

denominator
[ noun ]
the divisor of a fraction
<noun.quantity>




Denominator \De*nom"i*na`tor\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]nominateur.]
1. One who, or that which, gives a name; origin or source of
a name.

This opinion that Aram . . . was the father and
denomination of the Syrians in general. --Sir W.
Raleigh.

2. (Arith.) That number placed below the line in common
fractions which shows into how many parts the integer or
unit is divided.

Note: Thus, in 3/5, 5 is the denominator, showing that the
integer is divided into five parts; and the numerator,
3, shows how many parts are taken.

3. (Alg.) That part of any expression under a fractional form
which is situated below the horizontal line signifying
division.

Note: In this sense, the denominator is not necessarily a
number, but may be any expression, either positive or
negative, real or imaginary. --Davies & Peck (Math.
Dict.)

{common denominator} a number which can divide either of two
or more other numbers without leaving a remainder in any
of the divisions; as, 2 and 4 are common denominators of
12 and 28..

{greatest common denominator} the largest {common
denominator} of two or more numbers; as, 9 is the greatest
common denominator of 18 and 27..
[PJC]