Lowest Common Denominator Definition

lōĭst
noun

Least common denominator.

Webster's New World
That part of a group made up of those with the lowest level of taste, education, sophistication, etc.
Webster's New World
That which is accepted, understood, appreciated, etc. by them.
Webster's New World

(mathematics) The smallest positive integer which is a multiple of every denominator of several fractions.

The lowest common denominator of and is 30.
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Other Word Forms of Lowest Common Denominator

Noun

Singular:
lowest common denominator
Plural:
lowest-common-denominators

Lowest Common Denominator Sentence Examples

  • The attempt to win adherents requires the appeal to the lowest common denominator.

  • Your main consideration is finding the lowest common denominator of the people who will be viewing the image.

  • On the other hand, Acclaim was clearly shooting for the lowest common denominator with their BMXXX extreme sports title.

  • In many cases this has led to the adoption of measures reflecting the lowest common denominator among Member States.

  • A Europe scaling the heights of ambition; not seeking the lowest common denominator.

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LLOLOW

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RORTOR

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