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June 27, 2008 By Tor A.

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  1. divisor
    one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
  2. numerator
    the dividend of a fraction
  3. dividend
    a number to be divided by another number
  4. radical
    (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
  5. rationalize
    think rationally; employ logic or reason
  6. infinity
    time without end
  7. even
    being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with)
  8. odd
    not divisible by two
  9. postulate
    maintain or assert
  10. natural
    in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
  11. equation
    a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
  12. spite
    malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
  13. equivalent
    being essentially equal to something
  14. inductive
    inducing or influencing; leading on
  15. denominator
    the divisor of a fraction
  16. identity
    the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known
  17. rational number
    an integer or a fraction
  18. real number
    any rational or irrational number
  19. integer
    any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero
  20. ratio
    the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
  21. rational
    consistent with or based on or using reason
  22. irrational
    not consistent with or using reason
  23. prime
    used of the first or originating agent
  24. prime quantity
    a number that has no factor but itself and 1
  25. factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
  26. devisor
    someone who devises real property in a will
  27. composite
    consisting of separate interconnected parts
  28. term
    a limited period of time
  29. abundant
    present in great quantity
  30. factorial
    the product of all the integers up to and including a given integer
  31. distributive
    serving to distribute or allot or disperse
  32. reciprocal
    concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
  33. regard
    the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
  34. shape
    a perceptual structure
  35. sphere
    a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center
  36. additive inverse
    (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero; the additive inverse of -5 is +5
  37. opposite
    being directly across from each other; facing
  38. reciprocal
    concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
  39. multiplicative inverse
    (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7