aliquant part

noun phrase

Meaning

A number that does not divide another number exactly without leaving a remainder.

Examples

In arithmetic, 7 is an aliquant part of 20 because it does not divide into it evenly.
Students often confuse an aliquot part, which divides evenly, with an aliquant part, which leaves a remainder.

Synonyms: divisor, non-factor

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aliquant part

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈælɪkwənt pɑːrt

Definition

A number that does not divide another number exactly without leaving a remainder.

Examples

In arithmetic, 7 is an aliquant part of 20 because it does not divide into it evenly.
Students often confuse an aliquot part, which divides evenly, with an aliquant part, which leaves a remainder.

Synonyms of aliquant part

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Antonyms of aliquant part

Words with the opposite meaning to aliquant part:

aliquot part

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