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
Atalanta-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Liborio-Italian
GundulaGUWN-doo-lahGerman
CassiaKA-shə (English)Ancient Roman
Aravind-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil
Bidane-Basque