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/ˈfrækʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
Three-fourths is a fraction that represents a part of a whole.
A portion or part of a whole.
Only a fraction of the cake was left after the party.
In mathematics, a number expressed in the form of one integer divided by another integer.
The fraction 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.
verb
To divide or break into fractions.
The researcher decided to fraction the samples for a more detailed analysis.
Etymology
From Latin fractio, from frangere 'to break'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fraction of a second
a very brief moment
a fraction too late
slightly late or delayed
just a fraction
a very small amount
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings
A small amount or portion of something.
I've only seen a fraction of what you can offer.
To divide something up.
Let's fraction out the tasks among the team.