divisor

n 1: one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into

another integer; "what are the 4 factors of 6?" [syn: {factor}]

2: the number by which a dividend is divided

divisor

A quantity that evenly divides another quantity.

Unless otherwise stated, use of this term implies that the

quantities involved are integers. (For non-integers, the more

general term {factor} may be more appropriate.)

Example: 3 is a divisor of 15.

Example: 3 is not a divisor of 14.

(1997-03-07)