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
Ioachim-Judeo-Christian Legend
Fern[fə:n]
ThokoTO-koSouthern African, Chewa
Alby-Irish
PĀVils-Latvian
Gobinda-Bengali