aliquot
Pronunciation: [ˈælɪkwət]
Word
Context: “mathematics”
(adjective) describing a number that can evenly divide another number without leaving a remainder. Think of it like when you share something, and everyone gets the same amount without any leftover.
Example
The number 4 is an aliquot part of 16 because 16 can be divided evenly by 4.
Example
The number 5 is not an aliquot of 14, since dividing 14 by 5 leaves a remainder.
Example
Can you tell me if 3 is an aliquot part of 12?
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