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Fraction

Verb / ˈfrækʃʌn / Another word for fraction — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A part of a whole; a number that represents part of a whole.

Synonyms & similar words

multiply divide portion part segment piece slice share proportion ratio division particular bit fragment snippet crumb morsel particle section component element

Synonyms by register

Formal

proportion segment part portion

Informal

bit piece smidgen slice

Literary

fragment morsel

Antonyms

whole entirety unit integer sum total completeness

Common collocations

  • proper fraction
  • improper fraction
  • common fraction
  • unit fraction
  • fraction of a second
  • small fraction
  • tiny fraction
  • fraction of the cost

Word family

noun fraction
verb fractionate
adjective fractional

Usage note

In mathematics, 'fraction' refers to a numerical quantity that is not a whole number. Avoid using it informally for very small amounts unless the context is clear.

Example sentences

  1. I only ate a fraction of my dinner.
  2. The teacher divided the pizza into equal fractions.
  3. The cake was cut into small fractions for everyone to share.
  4. My fraction of the project is the research portion.
  5. The fraction of the population who voted was high this year.

Quotes

  • Life is made up of a collection of moments that are not ours to keep. The pain we encounter throughout our days spent on this earth comes from the illusion that some moments can be held onto. - Rachel Brathen
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on. - Bear Grylls
  • The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Eden Phillpotts

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