Quotient vs False - What's the difference?
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(arithmetic) The number resulting from the division of one number by another.
(mathematics) By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.
(obsolete, rare) A quotum or quota.
Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
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Spurious, artificial.
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(lb) Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.
Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.
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Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous.
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*(John Milton) (1608-1674)
*:I to myself was false , ere thou to me.
Not well founded; not firm or trustworthy; erroneous.
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*(Edmund Spenser) (c.1552–1599)
*:whose false foundation waves have swept away
Not essential or permanent, as parts of a structure which are temporary or supplemental.
(lb) Out of tune.
As a noun quotient
is quotient (in arithmetic, mathematics ).As an adjective false is
(label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic.quotient
English
(wikipedia quotient)Noun
(en noun)- The quotient of 12 divided by 4 is 3.
Derived terms
* intelligence quotient * quotient groupSee also
Other terms used in elementary arithmetic: * addition: *: (augend) + (addend) = (total) * subtraction: *: (minuend) ? (subtrahend) = (difference) * multiplication: *: (multiplier) × (multiplicand) = (product) * division: *: (dividend) ÷ (divisor) = (quotient) *:: Or sometimes = (quotient) + (remainder) * summation *: (summand) + (summand) + (summand)... = (sum) * factorisation *: (factor) × (factor) × (factor)... = (product)Anagrams
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English
Adjective
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