Divisor

Quick meaning: Divisor is a noun meaning (arithmetic) In an expression involving division, the number by which another number is being divided.

Meaning

(arithmetic) In an expression involving division, the number by which another number is being divided.

More Meanings

1. An integer that divides another integer an integral number of times, the former being called a divisor of the latter.
2. (mathematics, algebraic geometry) Any of several kinds of formal object associated to an algebraic variety, scheme, etc., which play a role similar to that of homology or cohomology groups in the study of topological spaces.

Example Sentences

In "42 ÷ 3" the divisor is the 3.

10 is a divisor of 100, but not of 101.

The positive divisors of 6 are 1, 2, 3 and 6.

Word Forms

• divisors

Synonyms for divisor

Depending on context, synonyms include factor.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include factor, denominator, divider, separator, dividing, divisive.

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