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Grade 7
(nu-mer-a-tor) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the top part of a fraction that shows how many parts are being considered.

Example Sentence

The numerator of one half is one.

More Example Sentences

The numerator tells how many parts there are.

Synonyms

fraction part; top number; upper number

Antonyms

denominator

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numerator
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