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denominator

de·nom·i·na·tor [ di nómmə nàytər ] (plural de·nom·i·na·tors)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. number below line in fraction: the number below the line in a simple fraction, which indicates the number of parts making up the whole

2. common characteristic: something held in common

3. average level: an average standard, degree, or level of quality or taste

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