QUOTIENT

quotient

(noun) the number obtained by division

quotient

(noun) the ratio of two quantities to be divided

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

quotient (plural quotients)

(arithmetic) The number resulting from the division of one number by another.

(mathematics) By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.

(obsolete, rare) A quotum or quota.

Anagrams

• not quite

Source: Wiktionary


Quo"tient, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. quoties how often, how many times, fr. quot how many. See Quota.]

1. (Arith.)

Definition: The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater; thus, the quotient of twelve divided by four is three.

2. (Higher Alg.)

Definition: The result of any process inverse to multiplication. See the Note under Multiplication.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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