the lowest common denominator



the lowest common denominator

the large number of people in society who will accept low-quality products and entertainment The problem with so much television is that it aims at the lowest common denominator.
See also: common, low

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PasiPAH-seeFinnish
Malcom['mælkəm]
Andras-Welsh
Donella-Scottish
Taskill-Scottish
Timotheos-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek