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Divisor

divisor

noun dee-fee-ZOR Rare

Origin: from Latin divisor

Usage Note

Divisor is the number by which the Dividend is divided in a division operation. Together with Dividend and Quotient it forms the standard German terminology for division taught in school.

Examples

"Bei 20 geteilt durch 4 ist vier der Divisor."

Natural Translation

In 20 divided by 4, four is the divisor.

Literal Translation

In 20 divided by 4, four is the divisor.

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