3. (Alg.)
Defn: That part of any expression under a fractional form which is situated below the horizontal line signifying division.
Note: In this sense, the denominator is not necessarily a number, but may be any expression, either positive or negative, real or imaginary. Davies & Peck (Math. Dict. )
DENOTABLE
De*not"a*ble, a. Etym: [From Denote.]
Defn: Capable of being denoted or marked. Sir T. Browne.
DENOTATE
De*no"tate, v. t. Etym: [L. denotatus, p. p. of denotare.]
Defn: To mark off; to denote. [Archaic]
These terms denotate a longer time. Burton.
What things should be denotated and signified by the color. Urquhart.
DENOTATION
De`no*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. denotatio: cf. F. dénotation.]
Defn: The marking off or separation of anything. Hammond.
DENOTATIVE
De*not"a*tive, a.