aliquant

[ al-i-kwuhnt ]

adjective

, Mathematics Now Rare.

1. contained in a number or quantity, but not dividing it evenly:

   An aliquant part of 16 is 5.

aliquant

/ ˈælɪkwənt /

adjective

1. maths of, signifying, or relating to a quantity or number that is not an exact divisor of a given quantity or number Compare aliquot

   5 is an aliquant part of 12

Word History and Origins

Origin of aliquant¹

1685–95; < Latin aliquantus more or less great, equivalent to ali- differently + quantus great

Word History and Origins

Origin of aliquant¹

C17: from New Latin, from Latin aliquantus somewhat, a certain quantity of

Example Sentences

An aliquant part of a number or quantity is one which does not divide it without leaving a remainder; thus, 5 is an aliquant part of 16.

From Project Gutenberg

Aliquant, al′i-kwant, adj. an aliquant part of a number is one that will not divide it without a remainder, thus 5 is an aliquant part of 12.

From Project Gutenberg