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denominator
A denominator means something that is shared, or is the standard, or the number below the line in a fraction. (noun)
- An example of a denominator is the red hair color shared by all members of a family.
- An example of a denominator is a common level of writing expected in a composition class.
- An example of a denominator is the "2" in the fraction "½."
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