aliquot

Definitions of aliquot
  1. adjective
    signifying an exact divisor or factor of a quantity
    synonyms:
    fractional
    constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
  2. noun
    an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity
    “4 is an aliquot part of 12”
    synonyms: aliquot part
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    antonyms:
    aliquant
    an integer that is not an exact divisor of some quantity
    type of:
    divisor
    the number by which a dividend is divided
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