Quotient
/ˈkwəʊ.ʃənt/noun
The result obtained by dividing one quantity by another.
Did you know?The word 'quotient' stems from Latin roots that imply 'how much' or 'what part', linking mathematics with the ancient quest for understanding the cosmos.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
quotientem
“the one who divides or distributes”
Middle French
French
quotient
“the act of dividing, a term used in mathematical contexts”
16th Century
English
quotient
“the result of division, first recorded in mathematical texts”
Modern English
English
quotient
“the modern term for the result of a division operation in mathematics”