fraction

noun
UK: /ˈfrækʃn/
US: /ˈfrækʃn/

  1. A part of a whole number.

    1. A half is a simple fraction that everyone understands.
    2. One-quarter is a fraction representing a smaller portion than one-third.

  2. A small part or amount of something.

    1. He spent only a fraction of his savings on the trip.
    2. Only a fraction of the students passed the very difficult exam.

Synonyms

part segment division piece portion
fraction verb

  1. To divide or break something into parts.

    1. We can fraction the pizza into eight equal slices.
    2. The scientist aims to fraction the compound for analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fraction" in English means: A part of a whole number., A small part or amount of something..

The phonetic transcription of "fraction" is /ˈfrækʃn/ in British English and /ˈfrækʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fraction": part, segment, division, piece, portion.

Example usage of "fraction": "A half is a simple fraction that everyone understands.". More examples on the page.