| n. | 1. | (Math.) The number by which the dividend is divided.
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| Noun | 1. | divisor - one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer; "what are the 4 factors of 6?" Synonyms: factor |
| 2. | divisor - the number by which a dividend is divided |
| divisor - A quantity that evenly divides another quantity. Unless otherwise stated, use of this term implies that the quantities involved are integers. (For non-integers, the more general term factor may be more appropriate.) Example: 3 is a divisor of 15. Example: 3 is not a divisor of 14. |