divisor
Translation
divisor
Examples
In 10 ÷ 2 = 5, 2 is the divisor.
In 10 ÷ 2 = 5, 2 is the divisor.
Find the greatest common divisor of 12 and 18.
Find the greatest common divisor of 12 and 18.
Grammar Patterns
((divisor)) a number by which another number is to be divided. In 10 ÷ 2 = 5, 2 is the divisor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: factor (in some contexts); Antonyms: dividend (the number being divided)
Etymology
From Latin 'divisor' (a divider), from 'dividere' (to divide). The '-or' suffix indicates an agent or doer.
Memory Tips
In a division problem, the divis'or' is the one doing the dividing, like an act'or' is the one doing the acting.