denominator

[dih-nom-uh-ney-ter] / dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪ tər /

NOUN

common denominator

Synonyms

WEAK

common divisor common measure numerator

NOUN

number

Synonyms

STRONGEST

figure statistic sum total

STRONG

cardinal character cipher count decimal digit emblem folio fraction googol integer numeral numerator ordinal prime representation sign symbol

WEAK

chiffer whole number

Antonyms

STRONGEST

part

WEAK

letter one

NOUN

trait

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attribute character feature habit idiosyncrasy manner oddity peculiarity quality quirk trick virtue

STRONG

affection birthmark cast custom lineament mannerism mark point property savor thing

WEAK

nature of the beast

Antonyms

STRONGEST

normality usualness

STRONG

dislike hate hatred

Example Sentences

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The common denominator: Even when leagues investigate aggressively, the current system relies on prosecutors to finish the job.

From MarketWatch

Sports, at its finest, can act as a cultural common denominator for our ever-fractious and divided polity.

From Los Angeles Times

It speaks to a common denominator regarding privacy of data and use of data.

From The Wall Street Journal

But keep in mind that the earnings denominator is historically depressed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Each is embarking on a distinct changeover path, but the common denominator of resetting is unmistakable and momentous.

From Barron's