Quotient
Meaning and Usage
The word "Quotient" in German translates to "Quotient" in English. It refers to the result of a division operation, the number obtained by dividing one number by another.
Linguistic Analysis
"Quotient" is a loanword from Latin, and in German, it is used as a mathematical term, just like in English.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Quotient" is similar in both German and English and is used in the same context of mathematics.
Cultural Context
In a mathematical context, the term "Quotient" is used universally, and its usage is not specific to any particular culture.
Example Sentences
- Der Quotient von 20 geteilt durch 4 ist 5.
- Sie berechneten den Quotienten und erhielten das Ergebnis.
Memory Tips
You can remember the meaning of "Quotient" by associating it with the result of a division operation, as in "the quotient is the result of dividing."
Additional Vocabulary
- die Division (division)
- teilen (to divide)
- das Ergebnis (result)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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