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fraction.

A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/

  1. A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.

  2. 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).

    Gasoline prices show the mill as a fraction, for example $3.59+⁹⁄₁₀.

  3. A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation.

  4. In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host.

  5. A small amount.

  6. The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Old French fraccionbor. Middle English fraccioun English fraction From Middle English fraccioun (“a breaking”), from Anglo-Norman, Old French fraccion, from Medieval Latin fractio (“a fragment, portion”), from earlier Latin fractio (“a breaking, a breaking into pieces”), from fractus, past participle of frangere (“to break”) (whence English frangible), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰreg- (English break). Doublet of frazione.

verb/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/

  1. To divide or break into fractions.

    transitive

  2. To fractionate.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Old French fraccionbor. Middle English fraccioun English fraction From Middle English fraccioun (“a breaking”), from Anglo-Norman, Old French fraccion, from Medieval Latin fractio (“a fragment, portion”), from earlier Latin fractio (“a breaking, a breaking into pieces”), from fractus, past participle of frangere (“to break”) (whence English frangible), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰreg- (English break). Doublet of frazione.

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