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fractile.

The value of a distribution for which some fraction of the sample lies below.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The value of a distribution for which some fraction of the sample lies below.

    The q-quantile is the same as the (1/q)-fractile.
    The median is the .5-fractile.
Where this word comes from

From fract(ion) + -ile.

adj
  1. Describing the quality of a sedimentary stone as it relates to the sediments to cohesively bond without fracturing.

    A stone with a low fractile strength lacks tensile strength and will crack or crumble under stress or pressure.
Where this word comes from

From fract(ure) + -ile.

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