equimultiple
Definition
- Noun:
- A number that is a multiple of each of two or more given numbers: In mathematics, an "equimultiple" is a number that is exactly divisible by each of two or more specified numbers. It is typically used in the plural form (equimultiples).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The numbers 12 and 24 are equimultiples of 3 and 4. (Both 12 and 24 are multiples of both 3 and 4.)
- In the problem, the teacher asked us to find the smallest equimultiple of 6 and 8. (The smallest number that is a multiple of both 6 and 8, which is 24.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be in equimultiple ratio": a mathematical term describing two or more quantities that are multiples of the same number.
- The lengths of the sides are in equimultiple ratio, meaning each is a multiple of a common base unit. (The sides are multiples of the same base length.)
Variants and Related Words
- Equimultiples (n, plural): the standard form of the word, referring to multiple numbers that are multiples of the same set.
- The equimultiples of 2 and 3 include 6, 12, and 18. (Numbers that are multiples of both 2 and 3.)
Synonyms
- Common multiple: a number that is a multiple of two or more numbers (e.g., 12 is a common multiple of 3 and 4).
- Multiple: a number that can be divided by another number without a remainder (e.g., 15 is a multiple of 5).
Related Idioms
- No common idioms: "Equimultiple" is a technical mathematical term and does not appear in idiomatic expressions.
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs: As a noun, "equimultiple" does not form phrasal verbs.
Note on Usage
- Technical context: "Equimultiple" is primarily used in mathematics, especially in number theory or algebra, to describe numbers that share a common multiple relationship. It is less common in everyday English and is often replaced by "common multiple" in general usage.