Definition:Divisor (Algebra)/Integer/Aliquant Part

Definition
An aliquant part of an integer $n$ is a positive integer which is less than $n$ but is not a divisor of $n$.

Also known as
's term for an aliquant part is parts.



Referring to aliquot part and aliquant part as part and parts respectively can be the source of considerable confusion when it is necessary to refer to the plural forms of either term. Hence the use of part or parts for these concepts is heavily deprecated.

For historical reasons, and historical reasons only, the terms part and parts have been retained in the material quoted directly from.

Also see

 * Definition:Aliquot Part