quotient

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈkwəʊʃənt/, SAMPA: /"kw@US@nt/
• (US) enPR: kwōʹshənt, IPA: /ˈkwoʊʃənt/, SAMPA: /"kwoUS@nt/

[edit] Etymology

From Latin quotiens, from quoties

[edit] Noun

quotient (plural quotients)

1. (arithmetic) The number resulting from the division of one number by another.

   The quotient of 12 divided by 4 is 3.

2. (mathematics) By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.
3. (obsolete, rare) A quotum or quota.

[edit] Derived terms

• intelligence quotient
• quotient group

[edit] Related terms

• quotientive
• quotiety

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

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• division: (dividend) ÷ (divisor) = (quotient)

[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of einoqttu
• not quite

[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Latin quotiens, from quoties

[edit] Noun

quotient m. (plural quotients)

1. Quotient (result of a division).