rational number

Meaning

A number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers.

Translations

ρητός αριθμός

rationaal getal

hejmara aqlî

Número racional

reëel getal

nombre rationel

rationeel getal

Etymology

In summary

From rational + number, ultimately from Latin rationalis + numerus. Compare analogous logarithm, from Ancient Greek.

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