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 and 3/2 and 4/3 and 8/7 are all examples of superparticular numbers.

Usage notes

See usage notes in the entry superparticular.

Synonyms

• epimoric ratio
• superparticular ratio