rational number
noun
Definition of rational number
: a number that can be expressed as an integer or the quotient of an integer divided by a nonzero integer
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1873
First Known Use of rational number
1873
RATIONAL NUMBER Defined for Kids
rational number
noun
Definition of rational number for Students
: a number that can be expressed as a whole number or the quotient of two whole numbers
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