DIVISOR

divisor

(noun) the number by which a dividend is divided

divisor, factor

(noun) one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer; “what are the 4 factors of 6?”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

divisor (plural divisors)

(arithmetic) A number or expression that another is to be divided by.

An integer that divides another integer an integral number of times.

Anagrams

• Vidrios, viroids

Source: Wiktionary


Di*vi"sor, n. Etym: [L., fr. dividere. See Divide.] (Math.)

Definition: The number by which the dividend is divided. Common divisor. (Math.) See under Common, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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