Quotient

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkwəʊʃənt/
• US enPR: kwōʹshÉ™nt, IPA: /ˈkwoʊʃənt/

Origin

From Latin quotiens, from quoties

Full definition of quotient

Noun

1. (arithmetic) The number resulting from the division of one number by another.The quotient of 12 divided by 4 is 3.
2. (mathematics) By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.
3. (obsolete, rare) A quotum or quota.

Derived terms

• intelligence quotient
• quotient group

Related terms

• quotientive
• quotiety

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