What is the opposite of “fraction”?

What is the antonym of “fraction”?

The antonyms of fraction are whole and entirety. The antonyms whole and entirety convey a complete or undivided state, whereas fraction implies a part or portion of a whole.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

whole

Complete; not divided or broken; entire.

Example

She ate the whole pizza by herself.

entirety

The whole or total amount of something; completeness.

Example

He sold his car in its entirety rather than just the parts.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Whole refers to something that is complete and undivided, while fraction refers to a part or portion of a whole.
• 2. Entirety refers to the whole or total amount of something, while fraction implies a part or piece of something larger.

Good things to know

• 1. Mathematics: Use fraction when referring to a part of a whole number.
• 2. Cooking: Use whole to describe an uncut or undivided ingredient, such as a whole chicken or whole egg.
• 3. Business: Use entirety when referring to the complete or total amount of something, such as selling a product in its entirety.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of fraction are whole and entirety. Use fraction when referring to a part or portion of a whole, and use whole or entirety when referring to something that is complete and undivided or the whole or total amount of something.