Numerator vs. Denominator

Numeratornoun

(arithmetic) The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).

Numeratornoun

An enumerator; someone who counts things.

Numeratornoun

One who numbers.

Numeratornoun

The term in a fraction which indicates the number of fractional units that are taken.

Numeratornoun

the dividend of a fraction

Denominatornoun

(arithmetic) The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

Denominatornoun

One who gives a name to something.

Denominatornoun

One who, or that which, gives a name; origin or source of a name.

Denominatornoun

That number placed below the line in common fractions which shows into how many parts the integer or unit is divided.

Denominatornoun

That part of any expression under a fractional form which is situated below the horizontal line signifying division.

Denominatornoun

the divisor of a fraction