denominator
//dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə//
Noun
denominatorSingular
denominatorsPlural
1
The number below the line in a fraction, indicating how many equal parts the whole is divided into.
In the fraction 3/4, the denominator is 4.
2
A shared characteristic or standard used as a basis for comparison.
The common denominator among all successful teams is good communication.