noun
an integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly
• Syn: ↑common divisor, ↑common measure
• Hyponyms: ↑greatest common divisor, ↑greatest common factor, ↑highest common factor
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nounsee common divisor
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a number that a group of two or more other numbers can be divided by exactly. 4 is a common factor of 8, 12, and 20
Thesaurus: numbers and types of numberhyponym
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common divisor or common factor,
a number that will divide a group of two or more other numbers without a remainder: »
Two is a common divisor of 4, 6, 8, and 10.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.