superpartient Meaning, Definition & Usage

Su`per*par"tient adjective

Etymology

L. superpartiens; super over + partiens, p.pr. of partire to divide.

Definitions

1. (Math.) Of or pertaining to a ratio when the excess of the greater term over the less is more than a unit, as that of 3 to 5, or 7 to 10. Obs. Hutton.