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fractioning

frac·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [frak-shuh n]
    • /ˈfræk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [frak-shuh n]
    • /ˈfræk ʃən/

Definitions of fractioning word

  • noun fractioning Mathematics. a number usually expressed in the form a/b. a ratio of algebraic quantities similarly expressed. 1
  • noun fractioning Chemistry. (in a volatile mixture) a component whose range of boiling point temperatures allows it to be separated from other components by fractionation. 1
  • noun fractioning a part as distinct from the whole of anything; portion or section: The meeting started with a fraction of us present. 1
  • noun fractioning a very small part or segment of anything; minute portion: Only a fraction of the work was completed on time. 1
  • noun fractioning a very small amount; a little bit: It was only a fraction away from completion. 1
  • noun fractioning a piece broken off; fragment or bit. 1

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Origin of fractioning

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English fraccioun < Late Latin frāctiōn- (stem of frāctiō) a breaking (in pieces), equivalent to Latin frāct(us) (past participle of frangere to break) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Fractioning

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fractioning popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

fractioning usage trend in Literature

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