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Meaning of common denominator | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Any integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.
  2. A trait or attribute that is shared by all members of some category.
    broadly, figuratively

Equivalents

Azərbaycanca ortaq məxrəc
Español denominador común
Français dénominateur commun
Íslenska samnefnari
Italiano denominatore comune
日本語 公分母
Polski wspólny mianownik
Português denominador comum
Română numitor comun
Русский о́бщий знамена́тель
Tiếng Việt mẫu số chung

Examples

“least common denominator”
“lowest common denominator”
“It is a story that chimes with Davies’s down-to-earth and uber-professional character, the common denominator in conversations when those who know him best discuss the Wales defender poised to win his 100th cap in Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Belgium.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

common difference common dogwood common dolphin common duckweed common earwig common egret

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