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Vocabulary Entry
aliquot
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A portion or share of a larger whole, especially in relation to mathematics or proportions.
Example Sentences
"The teacher asked us to find the aliquot parts of the number 12."
"In the experiment, we measured an aliquot of the solution for accurate results."
"When dividing the cake, make sure each piece is an aliquot share."
A
adjective
Relating to a portion that is an exact divisor of a number.
Example Sentences
"The aliquot portions of the pie were perfectly equal."
"In mathematics, an aliquot number is a divisor other than itself."
"The aliquot measurement made it easier to calculate the final volume needed."