numerator
What is another word for numerator? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — the top number in a fraction, showing how many parts are being counted.
Antonyms
How to use numerator
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the numerator and denominator
a common numerator
multiply the numerator
It is a neutral, technical term used mainly in mathematics and education.
Etymology
The word is a learned borrowing taken directly from Late Latin, from the Latin term numerator.
Full origin of numerator →Frequently asked questions
What is a numerator in maths?
It is the number written on top in a fraction, showing how many parts of the whole are being counted.
What is the difference between a numerator and a denominator?
The numerator sits above the line and shows the count of parts, while the denominator sits below the line and shows the total number of equal parts.
Where does the word numerator come from?
It comes from Late Latin numerator, a learned borrowing rather than a word that evolved naturally through everyday speech.
