superparticular number

English

Noun

superparticular number (plural superparticular numbers)

  1. (mathematics) A number in the form of a ratio where the dividend equals the divisor plus one.
    2/1, 3/2, 4/3 and 8/7 are all superparticular numbers.

Usage notes

See usage notes in the entry superparticular.

Synonyms
  • epimoric ratio
  • superparticular ratio
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