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dividing element

[dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ ˈɛləmənt]
nounpl: dividing elements
elemento divisor
1. A component or factor that separates, distinguishes, or creates a distinction between groups, concepts, or objects
The primary dividing element between the two political parties is their stance on taxation.
O elemento divisor principal entre os dois partidos políticos é sua posição sobre impostos.
2. In mathematics, a number or value used to divide another number in a division operation
In the equation 12 ÷ 3 = 4, the number 3 is the dividing element.
Na equação 12 ÷ 3 = 4, o número 3 é o elemento divisor.
3. A physical or conceptual barrier that separates one space, group, or category from another
The fence serves as a dividing element between the two properties.
A cerca funciona como um elemento divisor entre as duas propriedades.
Synonyms
separatordividerdistinguishing factordivisorpartition
Antonyms
unifying elementconnectorintegratorbinding element

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elemento divisor
Standard usage in mathematics and general contexts
São Paulo
fator de divisão
Alternative usage emphasizing division as a process
Portugal
elemento separador
More commonly used for physical or spatial divisions

Related Idioms & Phrases

the great divider
what divides us
a line in the sand
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