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fraction
/ˈfɹækʃən/
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What does fraction mean?
noun
- A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
- A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternatively, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).
- A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation.
More meanings (6)
noun
- In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host.
- A small amount.
- (archaic) The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.
verb
- To divide or break into fractions.
- To fractionate.
proper noun
- A surname.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈfɹækʃən/
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Looking at this or that member of the group was not observing a complete thing, but a fraction of a thing.
He was a fraction, a single part of a social mechanism, who must necessarily keep in the closest touch with many others.
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The collector exacted six shillings and sixpence, taking off nothing for the fraction under thirteen tons, her exact gross being 12.70 tons.
The smaller and domestic fraction of Free Methodism separated itself upon an issue which may be most readily described as one of civilization.
To the excess which the privileged person has received undoubtedly, and not to the fraction of the social capital which his income represents.