Lexic.us

Definition of Numerator

1. Noun. The dividend of a fraction.

Definition of Numerator

1. n. One who numbers.

Definition of Numerator

1. Noun. (arithmetic) The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (thus 1 in ½). ¹

2. Noun. An enumerator; someone who counts things. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Numerator

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Numerator

1. 1. One who numbers. 2. The term in a fraction which indicates the number of fractional units that are taken. In a vulgar fraction the numerator is written above a line; thus, in the fraction 5/9 (five ninths) 5 is the numerator; in a decimal fraction it is the number which follows the decimal point. See Fraction. Origin: L. Numerator: cf. F. Numerateur. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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