Synonyms for
Fractions
Definition
Fractions are a way of representing a part of a whole. It is a number that represents a part of a whole or any number of equal parts.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- common fraction
- proper fraction
- improper fraction
- unit fraction
- simple fraction
- complex fraction
- fractions of a second
- fractions of the population
Word family
Usage note
In mathematics, 'fraction' refers to a part of a whole. Informally, it can mean a very small amount or part of something.
Example sentences
- I ate half of the pizza, which is a fraction of the whole pizza.
- The recipe calls for three-fourths of a cup of sugar, which is a fraction.
- We learned how to add and subtract fractions in math class today.
- The pie was divided into equal fractions to share among the guests.
- She cut the cake into small fractions for everyone to enjoy.
Quotes
Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding. - William Paul Thurston
Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe. - Galileo Galilei
Mathematics is the music of reason. - James Joseph Sylvester