aliquant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An integer that is less than another, but that does not divide the other integer into integral parts.
  2. A portion of a total amount (of some substance or a sample/specimen thereof) that does not divide evenly into it, thus leaving a (nonzero) remainder.
  3. Synonym of aliquot.
adj
  1. Less than another specified integer, but not dividing it into integral parts.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.lɪ.kwɒnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aliquant.wav

Word forms

aliquant aliquants

Etymology

From Latin aliquantus.

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