Definition of quotient

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Quotient (n.) The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater; thus, the quotient of twelve divided by four is three..

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Third :: Third (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by three; one of three equal parts into which anything is divided.
Seventeenth :: Seventeenth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by seventeen; one of seventeen equal parts or divisions of one whole.
Thirtieth :: Thirtieth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by thirty; one of thirty equal parts.
Sixtieth :: Sixtieth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by sixty; one of sixty equal parts forming a whole.
Quotient :: Quotient (n.) The result of any process inverse to multiplication. See the Note under Multiplication.
Proportion :: Proportion (n.) The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; -- called also geometrical proportion, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the difference of the first and second is equal to the difference of the third and fourth..
Ratio :: Ratio (n.) The relation which one quantity or magnitude has to another of the same kind. It is expressed by the quotient of the division of the first by the second; thus, the ratio of 3 to 6 is expressed by / or /; of a to b by a/b; or (less commonly) the second term is made the dividend; as, a:b = b/a..
Quotient :: Quotient (n.) The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater; thus, the quotient of twelve divided by four is three..
Eighteenth :: Eighteenth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by eighteen; one of eighteen equal parts or divisions.
Tenth :: Tenth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by ten; one of ten equal parts into which anything is divided.
Reciprocal :: Reciprocal (n.) The quotient arising from dividing unity by any quantity; thus, / is the reciprocal of 4; 1/(a +b) is the reciprocal of a + b. The reciprocal of a fraction is the fraction inverted, or the denominator divided by the numerator..
Seventh :: Seventh (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by seven; one of seven equal parts into which anything is divided.
Fifth :: Fifth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by five; one of five equal parts; a fifth part.
Fortieth :: Fortieth (n.) One of forty equal parts into which one whole is divided; the quotient of a unit divided by forty; one next in order after the thirty-ninth.
Decillionth :: Decillionth (a.) Pertaining to a decillion, or to the quotient of unity divided by a decillion..
Sixteenth :: Sixteenth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by sixteen; one of sixteen equal parts of one whole.
Thirteenth :: Thirteenth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by thirteen; one of thirteen equal parts into which anything is divided.
Fourteenth :: Fourteenth (n.) One of fourteen equal parts into which one whole may be divided; the quotient of a unit divided by fourteen; one next after the thirteenth.
Nineteenth :: Nineteenth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by nineteen; one of nineteen equal parts of anything.
Seventieth :: Seventieth (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by seventy; one of seventy equal parts or fractions.
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