numerator

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[edit] English

[edit] Noun

numerator (plural numerators)

  1. (arithmetic) The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (thus 1 in ½).
  2. An enumerator; someone who counts things.

[edit] Usage notes

  • (arithmetic): Sometimes the numerator is also referred to as the "nominator," a term more compatible with denominator, so the terms on the top and bottom of the fraction have similar names.[1]

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  1. ^ http://www.blurtit.com/q721251.html

[edit] Latin

[edit] Etymology

From numerō (count, reckon), from numerus (number).

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Noun

numerātor (genitive numerātōris); m, third declension

  1. counter, numerator

[edit] Inflection

Number Singular Plural
nominative numerātor numerātōrēs
genitive numerātōris numerātōrum
dative numerātōrī numerātōribus
accusative numerātōrem numerātōrēs
ablative numerātōre numerātōribus
vocative numerātor numerātōrēs

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