numerator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).
  2. An enumerator; someone who counts.

Pronunciation

no͞oʹ-mər-ā'-tər /ˈnuː.məɹˌeɪ̯.təɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-numerator.wav

Word forms

numerator numerators

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Late Latin numerātor.

Synonyms

Related words

successor + = + +... = − = × = × ×... = ÷ = Or sometimes = √ = log(base) =
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