common denominator

common denominator

noun

Definition of COMMON DENOMINATOR

1

: a common multiple of the denominators of a number of fractions

2

: a common trait or theme

Examples of COMMON DENOMINATOR

1. 36 is a common denominator of {frac1 and {frac1.
2. Drugs seem to be the common denominator in these crimes.

First Known Use of COMMON DENOMINATOR

1594

Related to COMMON DENOMINATOR

Synonyms: commonality, similarity, congruity, correspondence, parallel, resemblance, similitude

Antonyms: dissimilarity

Related Words: counterpart, equal, equivalent; analogy; homology

Near Antonyms: difference, discrepancy; deviance, divergence, incongruence, incongruity; change, modification, variation

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