common divisor

noun

: a number or expression that divides two or more numbers or expressions without remainder

called also common factor

Word History

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of common divisor was in 1557

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“Common divisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20divisor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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common divisor

noun
: a number that divides two or more numbers without remainder
4 is a common divisor of 12, 24, and 36

called also common factor

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