Numerator

//ˈnuː.məɹˌeɪ̯.təɹ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).
  2. 2
    the dividend of a fraction wordnet
  3. 3
    An enumerator; someone who counts.

Synonyms

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argumentdividendelementequationformulanominator

Example

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

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Late Latin numerātor.

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