What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
aliquot
Example
The chemist took an aliquot of the solution to test its acidity. [aliquot: noun]
Example
The recipe calls for an aliquot of sugar to be added to the mixture. [aliquot: adjective]
fraction
Example
The pizza was divided into eight equal fractions. [fraction: noun]
Example
The fraction 3/4 represents three parts out of four total parts. [fraction: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fraction is more commonly used than aliquot in everyday language and mathematics.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between aliquot and fraction?
Aliquot is more formal than fraction and is typically used in scientific or technical contexts.
