Meaning & Definition of word "Fraction"

Fraction

/ˈfrækʃən/

1. A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
- Example: Three-fourths is a fraction that represents a part of a whole.
2. A portion or part of a whole.
- Example: Only a fraction of the cake was left after the party.
3. In mathematics, a number expressed in the form of one integer divided by another integer.
- Example: The fraction 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

1. To divide or break into fractions.
- Example: The researcher decided to fraction the samples for a more detailed analysis.

From Latin fractio, from frangere 'to break'.

fraction of a second:

a very brief moment

a fraction too late:

slightly late or delayed

just a fraction:

a very small amount

decimal:

A fraction expressed in a system that uses powers of ten.

percent:

A fraction that represents a part per hundred.

ratio:

A relationship between two quantities, often expressed as a fraction.

Meaning: A small amount or portion of something.

Example Sentence: I've only seen a fraction of what you can offer.

Meaning: To divide something up.

Example Sentence: Let's fraction out the tasks among the team.