numerator
numerator · numerators
чисельник
числитель, счётчик, счётчица
Zähler, Zählerin
The number or expression written above the line in a fractionThe number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).
/ˈnuː.məɹˌeɪ̯.təɹ/
» Fractions with a denominator of 1 are equivalent to the numerator.
Meaning
2 sensesThe number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).
Zähler
числи́тельčislítelʹ
чисе́льникčysélʹnyk
An enumerator; someone who counts.
Zähler, Zählerin
счётчикsčótčik, счётчицаsčótčica
More definitions
- the dividend of a fraction
Examples
2 sentencesFractions with a denominator of 1 are equivalent to the numerator.
When multiplying fractions, you must first multiply the numerators. Next, multiply the denominators. Last, you must simplify the fraction if needed.
Translations
8 languagesУкраїнська
By meaning 1
number or expression written above the line in a fraction:
Русский
By meaning 2
number or expression written above the line in a fraction:
person who counts:
Deutsch
By meaning 2
number or expression written above the line in a fraction:
person who counts:
Origin
Learned borrowing from Late Latin numerātor.Learned borrowing from Late Latin numerātor.
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Forms
plural: numerators| Singular | numerator |
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Synonyms
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