noun

divisor

Divisor (noun) means In an expression involving division, the number by which another number is being divided.

noun

In an expression involving division, the number by which another number is being divided.

An integer that divides another integer an integral number of times, the former being called a divisor of the latter.

A ring element which can be multiplied (by some other ring element) to yield a third ring element, the first being called a divisor of the third. If the ring is noncommutative, then one specifies whether a divisor is left, right, or two-sided.

Any of several kinds of formal object associated to an algebraic variety, scheme, etc., which play a role similar to that of homology or cohomology groups in the study of topological spaces.

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What is the meaning of divisor?

"divisor" (noun) means in an expression involving division, the number by which another number is being divided.

What are the different meanings of divisor?

"divisor" has 3 main meanings: 1. In an expression involving division, the number by which another number is being divided; 2. An integer that divides another integer an integral number of times, the former being called a divisor of the latter; 3. A ring element which can be multiplied (by some other ring element) to yield a third ring element, the first being called a divisor of the third. If the ring is noncommutative, then one specifies whether a divisor is left, right, or two-sided.