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How do you spell Denominator?

Correct spelling

denominator

Remember: denomin-ATOR (not -ater) — it's the part that NAMES the fraction

Why is denominator spelled this way?

From Latin denominare, to name. DE (completely) + NOMINARE (to name). The denominator names what kind of parts we are counting — it gives the fraction its identity.

Common misspellings of denominator

denominaterdenomonatordenominatore

Example

In the fraction 3/8, the denominator 8 tells us we're working with eighths.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell denominator?+
The correct spelling is "denominator". Remember: denomin-ATOR (not -ater) — it's the part that NAMES the fraction
Is it denominater or denominator?+
The correct spelling is "denominator", not "denominater".

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