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- [frak-shuh n]
- /ˈfræk ʃən/
- /ˈfræk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [frak-shuh n]
- /ˈfræk ʃən/
Definitions of fractions word
- noun fractions Mathematics. a number usually expressed in the form a/b. a ratio of algebraic quantities similarly expressed. 1
- noun fractions 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 fractions a part as distinct from the whole of anything; portion or section: The meeting started with a fraction of us present. 1
- noun fractions a very small part or segment of anything; minute portion: Only a fraction of the work was completed on time. 1
- noun fractions a very small amount; a little bit: It was only a fraction away from completion. 1
- noun fractions a piece broken off; fragment or bit. 1
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Origin of fractions
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
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Fractions
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fractions 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".
fractions usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fractions
noun fractions
- parts — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- elements — Plural form of element.
- divisions — Plural form of division.
- pieces — a separate or limited portion or quantity of something: a piece of land; a piece of chocolate.
- chunks — Plural form of chunk.
adjective fractions
- differentials — Plural form of differential.
- constituents — serving to compose or make up a thing; component: the constituent parts of a motor.
Antonyms for fractions
noun fractions
- aggregates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of aggregate.
- choirs — Plural form of choir.
- collectivities — Plural form of collectivity.
- complements — Plural form of complement.
- ensembles — Plural form of ensemble.
Top questions with fractions
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