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divisor

noun di·vi·sor \də-ˈvī-zər\

mathematics : the number by which another number is being divided

Full Definition of DIVISOR

: the number by which a dividend is divided

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First Known Use of DIVISOR

15th century

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with DIVISOR

adviser, chastiser, despiser, deviser, disguiser, franchiser, incisor, upriser

DIVISOR Defined for Kids

divisor

noun di·vi·sor \də-ˈvī-zər\

Definition of DIVISOR for Kids

: the number by which a dividend is divided

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