Numerator: meaning, definitions and examples

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numerator

 

[ ˈnjuːməreɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The number above the line in a common fraction showing how many parts of the whole are taken.

Synonyms

numeral, top number

Examples of usage

  • The numerator of the fraction 3/4 is 3.
  • The numerator represents the number of equal parts being considered.
Context #2 | Noun

statistics

In a ratio, the numerator is the number of occurrences of a particular event or outcome.

Synonyms

top number

Examples of usage

  • The numerator of the ratio of successful outcomes to total outcomes.

Translations

Translations of the word "numerator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 numerador

🇮🇳 अनुपातक

🇩🇪 Zähler

🇮🇩 pembilang

🇺🇦 чисельник

🇵🇱 licznik

🇯🇵 分子 (ぶんし)

🇫🇷 numérateur

🇪🇸 numerador

🇹🇷 pay

🇰🇷 분자 (bunja)

🇸🇦 البسط

🇨🇿 čitatel

🇸🇰 čitateľ

🇨🇳 分子 (fēnzǐ)

🇸🇮 števec

🇮🇸 teljari

🇰🇿 бөлшек алымы

🇬🇪 გამრავლების

🇦🇿 sayıcı

🇲🇽 numerador

Etymology

The word 'numerator' originated from the Latin word 'numerātor', which means 'a counter or numberer'. The concept of numerators in fractions dates back to ancient Egyptian mathematics and has been fundamental in various mathematical and statistical calculations throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,863, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.