Meaning & Definition of word "Quotient"
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Quotient
/ˈkwoʊ.ʃənt/
noun:
- 1. The result obtained by dividing one quantity by another.
- Example: The quotient of 20 and 4 is 5.
- 2. In mathematics, specifically division, it refers to the number of times the divisor fits into the dividend.
- Example: When you divide 15 by 3, the quotient is 5.
- 3. A value that reflects the relationship between two quantities.
- Example: The intelligence quotient (IQ) is a measure of a person's intellectual abilities.
- 4. In psychology, often refers to the ratio of two related variables.
- Example: Researchers studied the emotional quotient of college students to determine their social skills.
Etymology
From Latin 'quotientem', meaning 'how many', from 'quotus', meaning 'of what number'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
intelligence quotient (IQ):
A measure of a person's intellectual abilities.
quotient rule:
A formula for finding the derivative of a quotient of two functions.
Related Words
dividend:
The number that is being divided.
divisor:
The number by which another number is divided.
Slang Meanings of quotient
Meaning: A term used humorously to refer to someone's capacity or ability.
Example Sentence: He's got a high quotient for fun; he's always bringing the party.
Meaning: Sometimes used to imply someone's social skills or charisma.
Example Sentence: She has a quotient that attracts everyone to her.