noun
divisor
Divisor (noun) means In a division sum, the number that another number is being divided by.
noun
1
In a division sum, the number that another number is being divided by.
"In "42 ÷ 3" the divisor is the 3."
2
A whole number that divides exactly into another whole number, with no remainder left over.
"10 is a divisor of 100, but not of 101."
"The positive divisors of 6 are 1, 2, 3 and 6."
3
(mathematics) In a ring, an element that, multiplied by another element, produces a third; in a noncommutative ring it may be called left, right, or two-sided.
4
(mathematics) A formal object linked to a variety or scheme, used in algebraic geometry rather as homology groups are used in topology.
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What is the meaning of divisor?
"divisor" (noun) means in a division sum, the number that another number is being divided by.
What is another word for divisor?
Other words for "divisor" include factor.
What are the different meanings of divisor?
"divisor" has 3 main meanings: 1. In a division sum, the number that another number is being divided by; 2. A whole number that divides exactly into another whole number, with no remainder left over; 3. (mathematics) In a ring, an element that, multiplied by another element, produces a third; in a noncommutative ring it may be called left, right, or two-sided.
