Word for 'of or related to division'
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I'm writing a program with a numeric parser. The operations involved are multiplying, dividing, squaring, and cubing.
In order to define what kind of objects can be multiplied, divided, etc with what, I'm trying to name classes that define these relationships. Currently, I have MultiplicativeRelationship, CubicRelationship, QuadraticRelationship... and a divivitive relationship?
I can't think of a word that means 'of or relating to division'!
Divisible is the first word that comes to mind, but this can't be right because the relationship itself isn't divisible. The relationship describes other things that are divisible, making it a ________ relationship.
In short:
Multiplication is to Multiplicative as Division is to ________
Thanks!
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I'm writing a program with a numeric parser. The operations involved are multiplying, dividing, squaring, and cubing.
In order to define what kind of objects can be multiplied, divided, etc with what, I'm trying to name classes that define these relationships. Currently, I have MultiplicativeRelationship, CubicRelationship, QuadraticRelationship... and a divivitive relationship?
I can't think of a word that means 'of or relating to division'!
Divisible is the first word that comes to mind, but this can't be right because the relationship itself isn't divisible. The relationship describes other things that are divisible, making it a ________ relationship.
In short:
Multiplication is to Multiplicative as Division is to ________
Thanks!
single-word-requests
asked Dec 29 '16 at 5:18
Blue0500Blue0500
1111
2
Perhaps fractional.
– jxh
Dec 29 '16 at 18:59
2
Isn't that still called multiplicative?
– alwayslearning
Jan 28 '17 at 8:20
Divisional exists, but it relates to a division of an organization, not to the mathematical operation: en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/divisional
– jejorda2
Mar 29 '17 at 13:25
3
Per the OED, it would be divisive. Multiplicative: "Tending to multiply or increase; having the quality or function of multiplying." Divisive: "Having the quality or function of dividing; causing or expressing division or distribution; making or perceiving distinctions, analytical."
– 1006a
Mar 29 '17 at 14:16
2
I disagree with this being off topic. The author came across an issue while programming, but the issue isn't related to programming per se.
– jimm101
Nov 26 '17 at 15:17
|
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I'm writing a program with a numeric parser. The operations involved are multiplying, dividing, squaring, and cubing.
In order to define what kind of objects can be multiplied, divided, etc with what, I'm trying to name classes that define these relationships. Currently, I have MultiplicativeRelationship, CubicRelationship, QuadraticRelationship... and a divivitive relationship?
I can't think of a word that means 'of or relating to division'!
Divisible is the first word that comes to mind, but this can't be right because the relationship itself isn't divisible. The relationship describes other things that are divisible, making it a ________ relationship.
In short:
Multiplication is to Multiplicative as Division is to ________
Thanks!
single-word-requests
asked Dec 29 '16 at 5:18
Blue0500Blue0500
1111
I'm writing a program with a numeric parser. The operations involved are multiplying, dividing, squaring, and cubing.
In order to define what kind of objects can be multiplied, divided, etc with what, I'm trying to name classes that define these relationships. Currently, I have MultiplicativeRelationship, CubicRelationship, QuadraticRelationship... and a divivitive relationship?
I can't think of a word that means 'of or relating to division'!
Divisible is the first word that comes to mind, but this can't be right because the relationship itself isn't divisible. The relationship describes other things that are divisible, making it a ________ relationship.
In short:
Multiplication is to Multiplicative as Division is to ________
Thanks!
single-word-requests
single-word-requests
asked Dec 29 '16 at 5:18
Blue0500Blue0500
1111
asked Dec 29 '16 at 5:18
Blue0500Blue0500
1111
asked Dec 29 '16 at 5:18
Blue0500Blue0500
1111
asked Dec 29 '16 at 5:18
Blue0500Blue0500
1111
asked Dec 29 '16 at 5:18
Blue0500Blue0500
1111
1111
2
Perhaps fractional.
– jxh
Dec 29 '16 at 18:59
2
Isn't that still called multiplicative?
– alwayslearning
Jan 28 '17 at 8:20
Divisional exists, but it relates to a division of an organization, not to the mathematical operation: en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/divisional
– jejorda2
Mar 29 '17 at 13:25
3
Per the OED, it would be divisive. Multiplicative: "Tending to multiply or increase; having the quality or function of multiplying." Divisive: "Having the quality or function of dividing; causing or expressing division or distribution; making or perceiving distinctions, analytical."
– 1006a
Mar 29 '17 at 14:16
2
I disagree with this being off topic. The author came across an issue while programming, but the issue isn't related to programming per se.
– jimm101
Nov 26 '17 at 15:17
|
show 5 more comments
2
Perhaps fractional.
– jxh
Dec 29 '16 at 18:59
2
Isn't that still called multiplicative?
– alwayslearning
Jan 28 '17 at 8:20
Divisional exists, but it relates to a division of an organization, not to the mathematical operation: en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/divisional
– jejorda2
Mar 29 '17 at 13:25
3
Per the OED, it would be divisive. Multiplicative: "Tending to multiply or increase; having the quality or function of multiplying." Divisive: "Having the quality or function of dividing; causing or expressing division or distribution; making or perceiving distinctions, analytical."
– 1006a
Mar 29 '17 at 14:16
2
I disagree with this being off topic. The author came across an issue while programming, but the issue isn't related to programming per se.
– jimm101
Nov 26 '17 at 15:17
2
2
Perhaps fractional.
– jxh
Dec 29 '16 at 18:59
Perhaps fractional.
– jxh
Dec 29 '16 at 18:59
2
2
Isn't that still called multiplicative?
– alwayslearning
Jan 28 '17 at 8:20
Isn't that still called multiplicative?
– alwayslearning
Jan 28 '17 at 8:20
Divisional exists, but it relates to a division of an organization, not to the mathematical operation: en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/divisional
– jejorda2
Mar 29 '17 at 13:25
Divisional exists, but it relates to a division of an organization, not to the mathematical operation: en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/divisional
– jejorda2
Mar 29 '17 at 13:25
3
3
Per the OED, it would be divisive. Multiplicative: "Tending to multiply or increase; having the quality or function of multiplying." Divisive: "Having the quality or function of dividing; causing or expressing division or distribution; making or perceiving distinctions, analytical."
– 1006a
Mar 29 '17 at 14:16
Per the OED, it would be divisive. Multiplicative: "Tending to multiply or increase; having the quality or function of multiplying." Divisive: "Having the quality or function of dividing; causing or expressing division or distribution; making or perceiving distinctions, analytical."
– 1006a
Mar 29 '17 at 14:16
2
2
I disagree with this being off topic. The author came across an issue while programming, but the issue isn't related to programming per se.
– jimm101
Nov 26 '17 at 15:17
I disagree with this being off topic. The author came across an issue while programming, but the issue isn't related to programming per se.
– jimm101
Nov 26 '17 at 15:17
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Although I'd love the answer to be 'divisive', I'm not sure there's a direct equivalent. In mathematics we speak of the 'multiplicative inverse' which is too much of a mouthful for your purposes. The term 'reciprocal' can be used to mean the same thing, but doesn't fit your pattern.
(You could try asking over at the SE Maths site.)
answered Dec 29 '16 at 6:45
davedave
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I would propose
DivisibleRelationship
because multiplicative is an adjective meaning
Tending to multiply or capable of multiplying (American Heritage)
Compare this with the definition of divisible:
Capable of being divided (American Heritage)
answered Apr 25 '18 at 2:05
aparente001aparente001
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One could say "multiplication : multiplicative :: division : divisive, but this is simply a case of analogy of spelling, and doesn't take into account the differences in meaning of the words.
– tautophile
Jun 24 '18 at 15:38
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multiplicative: tending or having the power to multiply.
additive: of, relating to, or characterized by addition.
subtractive: tending to subtract
So,
divisitive should be tending to division. Yes, this word does not exist in any of the standard (or auxiliary) dictionaries. If you use it, there is no harm. Few authors have already used it in their respective books.
Citation 1: Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning by Douglas A. Grouws
Situations must be developed in which children systematically build their understanding of principles that underlie the invariance and the compensation for variation within additive, subtractive, multiplicative and divisitive relations and operations.
Citation 2: Handbook of Research on Software Engineering and Productivity Technologies by by Ramachandran, Muthu [Leeds Metropolitian Univeristy, UK]
answered Apr 21 at 18:38
Ubi hattUbi hatt
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divisive
If you accept additive, subtractive, and multiplicative, then the
fourth term should not be divisitive (as suggested in another answer)
but divisive. Why? Because these adjectives are derived from the
supine stems of Latin verbs:
- addo, addidi, additus
- subtraho, subtraxi, subtractus
- multiplico, multiplicavi, multiplicatus
- divido, divisi, divisus (not divisitus)
answered Apr 21 at 19:09
ToothrotToothrot
702626
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Although I'd love the answer to be 'divisive', I'm not sure there's a direct equivalent. In mathematics we speak of the 'multiplicative inverse' which is too much of a mouthful for your purposes. The term 'reciprocal' can be used to mean the same thing, but doesn't fit your pattern.
(You could try asking over at the SE Maths site.)
answered Dec 29 '16 at 6:45
davedave
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Although I'd love the answer to be 'divisive', I'm not sure there's a direct equivalent. In mathematics we speak of the 'multiplicative inverse' which is too much of a mouthful for your purposes. The term 'reciprocal' can be used to mean the same thing, but doesn't fit your pattern.
(You could try asking over at the SE Maths site.)
answered Dec 29 '16 at 6:45
davedave
6431610
add a comment |
Although I'd love the answer to be 'divisive', I'm not sure there's a direct equivalent. In mathematics we speak of the 'multiplicative inverse' which is too much of a mouthful for your purposes. The term 'reciprocal' can be used to mean the same thing, but doesn't fit your pattern.
(You could try asking over at the SE Maths site.)
answered Dec 29 '16 at 6:45
davedave
6431610
Although I'd love the answer to be 'divisive', I'm not sure there's a direct equivalent. In mathematics we speak of the 'multiplicative inverse' which is too much of a mouthful for your purposes. The term 'reciprocal' can be used to mean the same thing, but doesn't fit your pattern.
(You could try asking over at the SE Maths site.)
answered Dec 29 '16 at 6:45
davedave
6431610
answered Dec 29 '16 at 6:45
davedave
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davedave
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I would propose
DivisibleRelationship
because multiplicative is an adjective meaning
Tending to multiply or capable of multiplying (American Heritage)
Compare this with the definition of divisible:
Capable of being divided (American Heritage)
answered Apr 25 '18 at 2:05
aparente001aparente001
15.2k43673
One could say "multiplication : multiplicative :: division : divisive, but this is simply a case of analogy of spelling, and doesn't take into account the differences in meaning of the words.
– tautophile
Jun 24 '18 at 15:38
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I would propose
DivisibleRelationship
because multiplicative is an adjective meaning
Tending to multiply or capable of multiplying (American Heritage)
Compare this with the definition of divisible:
Capable of being divided (American Heritage)
answered Apr 25 '18 at 2:05
aparente001aparente001
15.2k43673
One could say "multiplication : multiplicative :: division : divisive, but this is simply a case of analogy of spelling, and doesn't take into account the differences in meaning of the words.
– tautophile
Jun 24 '18 at 15:38
add a comment |
I would propose
DivisibleRelationship
because multiplicative is an adjective meaning
Tending to multiply or capable of multiplying (American Heritage)
Compare this with the definition of divisible:
Capable of being divided (American Heritage)
answered Apr 25 '18 at 2:05
aparente001aparente001
15.2k43673
I would propose
DivisibleRelationship
because multiplicative is an adjective meaning
Tending to multiply or capable of multiplying (American Heritage)
Compare this with the definition of divisible:
Capable of being divided (American Heritage)
answered Apr 25 '18 at 2:05
aparente001aparente001
15.2k43673
answered Apr 25 '18 at 2:05
aparente001aparente001
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answered Apr 25 '18 at 2:05
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One could say "multiplication : multiplicative :: division : divisive, but this is simply a case of analogy of spelling, and doesn't take into account the differences in meaning of the words.
– tautophile
Jun 24 '18 at 15:38
add a comment |
One could say "multiplication : multiplicative :: division : divisive, but this is simply a case of analogy of spelling, and doesn't take into account the differences in meaning of the words.
– tautophile
Jun 24 '18 at 15:38
One could say "multiplication : multiplicative :: division : divisive, but this is simply a case of analogy of spelling, and doesn't take into account the differences in meaning of the words.
– tautophile
Jun 24 '18 at 15:38
One could say "multiplication : multiplicative :: division : divisive, but this is simply a case of analogy of spelling, and doesn't take into account the differences in meaning of the words.
– tautophile
Jun 24 '18 at 15:38
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multiplicative: tending or having the power to multiply.
additive: of, relating to, or characterized by addition.
subtractive: tending to subtract
So,
divisitive should be tending to division. Yes, this word does not exist in any of the standard (or auxiliary) dictionaries. If you use it, there is no harm. Few authors have already used it in their respective books.
Citation 1: Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning by Douglas A. Grouws
Situations must be developed in which children systematically build their understanding of principles that underlie the invariance and the compensation for variation within additive, subtractive, multiplicative and divisitive relations and operations.
Citation 2: Handbook of Research on Software Engineering and Productivity Technologies by by Ramachandran, Muthu [Leeds Metropolitian Univeristy, UK]
answered Apr 21 at 18:38
Ubi hattUbi hatt
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add a comment |
multiplicative: tending or having the power to multiply.
additive: of, relating to, or characterized by addition.
subtractive: tending to subtract
So,
divisitive should be tending to division. Yes, this word does not exist in any of the standard (or auxiliary) dictionaries. If you use it, there is no harm. Few authors have already used it in their respective books.
Citation 1: Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning by Douglas A. Grouws
Situations must be developed in which children systematically build their understanding of principles that underlie the invariance and the compensation for variation within additive, subtractive, multiplicative and divisitive relations and operations.
Citation 2: Handbook of Research on Software Engineering and Productivity Technologies by by Ramachandran, Muthu [Leeds Metropolitian Univeristy, UK]
answered Apr 21 at 18:38
Ubi hattUbi hatt
5,3601737
add a comment |
multiplicative: tending or having the power to multiply.
additive: of, relating to, or characterized by addition.
subtractive: tending to subtract
So,
divisitive should be tending to division. Yes, this word does not exist in any of the standard (or auxiliary) dictionaries. If you use it, there is no harm. Few authors have already used it in their respective books.
Citation 1: Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning by Douglas A. Grouws
Situations must be developed in which children systematically build their understanding of principles that underlie the invariance and the compensation for variation within additive, subtractive, multiplicative and divisitive relations and operations.
Citation 2: Handbook of Research on Software Engineering and Productivity Technologies by by Ramachandran, Muthu [Leeds Metropolitian Univeristy, UK]
answered Apr 21 at 18:38
Ubi hattUbi hatt
5,3601737
multiplicative: tending or having the power to multiply.
additive: of, relating to, or characterized by addition.
subtractive: tending to subtract
So,
divisitive should be tending to division. Yes, this word does not exist in any of the standard (or auxiliary) dictionaries. If you use it, there is no harm. Few authors have already used it in their respective books.
Citation 1: Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning by Douglas A. Grouws
Situations must be developed in which children systematically build their understanding of principles that underlie the invariance and the compensation for variation within additive, subtractive, multiplicative and divisitive relations and operations.
Citation 2: Handbook of Research on Software Engineering and Productivity Technologies by by Ramachandran, Muthu [Leeds Metropolitian Univeristy, UK]
answered Apr 21 at 18:38
Ubi hattUbi hatt
5,3601737
answered Apr 21 at 18:38
Ubi hattUbi hatt
5,3601737
answered Apr 21 at 18:38
Ubi hattUbi hatt
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divisive
If you accept additive, subtractive, and multiplicative, then the
fourth term should not be divisitive (as suggested in another answer)
but divisive. Why? Because these adjectives are derived from the
supine stems of Latin verbs:
- addo, addidi, additus
- subtraho, subtraxi, subtractus
- multiplico, multiplicavi, multiplicatus
- divido, divisi, divisus (not divisitus)
answered Apr 21 at 19:09
ToothrotToothrot
702626
add a comment |
divisive
If you accept additive, subtractive, and multiplicative, then the
fourth term should not be divisitive (as suggested in another answer)
but divisive. Why? Because these adjectives are derived from the
supine stems of Latin verbs:
- addo, addidi, additus
- subtraho, subtraxi, subtractus
- multiplico, multiplicavi, multiplicatus
- divido, divisi, divisus (not divisitus)
answered Apr 21 at 19:09
ToothrotToothrot
702626
add a comment |
divisive
If you accept additive, subtractive, and multiplicative, then the
fourth term should not be divisitive (as suggested in another answer)
but divisive. Why? Because these adjectives are derived from the
supine stems of Latin verbs:
- addo, addidi, additus
- subtraho, subtraxi, subtractus
- multiplico, multiplicavi, multiplicatus
- divido, divisi, divisus (not divisitus)
answered Apr 21 at 19:09
ToothrotToothrot
702626
divisive
If you accept additive, subtractive, and multiplicative, then the
fourth term should not be divisitive (as suggested in another answer)
but divisive. Why? Because these adjectives are derived from the
supine stems of Latin verbs:
- addo, addidi, additus
- subtraho, subtraxi, subtractus
- multiplico, multiplicavi, multiplicatus
- divido, divisi, divisus (not divisitus)
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Perhaps fractional.
– jxh
Dec 29 '16 at 18:59
2
Isn't that still called multiplicative?
– alwayslearning
Jan 28 '17 at 8:20
Divisional exists, but it relates to a division of an organization, not to the mathematical operation: en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/divisional
– jejorda2
Mar 29 '17 at 13:25
3
Per the OED, it would be divisive. Multiplicative: "Tending to multiply or increase; having the quality or function of multiplying." Divisive: "Having the quality or function of dividing; causing or expressing division or distribution; making or perceiving distinctions, analytical."
– 1006a
Mar 29 '17 at 14:16
2
I disagree with this being off topic. The author came across an issue while programming, but the issue isn't related to programming per se.
– jimm101
Nov 26 '17 at 15:17