Aliquot Part (Noun)
Meaning
An integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity; "4 is an aliquot part of 12".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- 5 is an aliquot part of 15 because 15 divided by 5 equals 3.
- 3 is an aliquot part of 9 since the quotient when 9 is divided by 3 equals 3.
- 2 is an aliquot part of 8 since it divides evenly leaving no remainder.
- 6 is an aliquot part of 12, which means 12 can be divided evenly by 6.
- 7 is an aliquot part of 21 as it is one of the integer divisors of 21.