Word: Fraction

Pronunciation

/ˈfrækʃən/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• A numerical quantity that is not a whole number but can be expressed as the quotient of two numbers, typically integers; a part of a whole. For example: “She understood fractions after her teacher explained it with pie charts.”
• A small part or section of something larger. Example: “A fraction of the crowd turned up for the event.”
• In mathematics, a ratio of two quantities having the same units where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Verb (v)

• To divide into or consider as parts or fractions. Example: “The land was fractioned among the heirs.”

Adjective (adj)

• Not complete or whole; partial. Example: “fractional ownership of a holiday home”

Phrases

• “A fraction of the time”: Signifying a very short amount of time or a smaller part of the total time needed. Example: “We finished the project in a fraction of the time we anticipated.”
• “A fraction off”: Indicating a small reduction in price or value. Example: “The store is offering 10% off, which is just a fraction off the original price.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Understanding fractions is crucial for advanced math problems.”
• Verb: “The property was fractioned equally between the three siblings.”
• Adjective: “Fractional investments allow people to buy a portion of a valuable asset.”

Synonyms

• Portion
• Segment
• Share
• Piece
• Part
• Division
• Ratio
• Percentage (in certain contexts)