Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
divisor
noun
dih-vahy-zer
Definition
A divisor is a number that divides another number evenly, meaning there is no remainder.
Examples
- The numbers 1, 2, and 3 are all divisors of 6.
- To find the divisors of the number 12, you would list 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.
Meaning
In mathematics, a divisor is a factor of a number that can divide that number without leaving a fraction or remainder.
Synonyms
- factor
- multiple
- component
