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
Polyxena-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Tine (1)-Norwegian, Danish
MindyMIN-deeEnglish
Maja (1)MIE-ah (German, Polish)Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish
Florent-French
TaruTAH-rooFinnish