fractions

[ˈfræk.ʃənz]

fractions Definition

• 1. a numerical quantity that is not a whole number, such as 1/2, 0.5, or 3.25
• 2. a part of a whole; a fragment

Using fractions: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fractions" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She divided the pizza into eight equal fractions.

• Example

  The company's profits increased by a fraction of a percent.

• Example

  He only had a fraction of the information needed to solve the problem.

fractions Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fractions

• portion
• segment
• piece
• bit
• division

Antonyms for fractions

• whole
• entirety

Phrases with fractions

• fraction of a second

  an extremely short period of time

  Example

  The car went from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a fraction of a second.

• fraction of a whole

  a part of a complete unit or object

  Example

  Only a fraction of the students passed the exam.

• fraction of the cost

  a small percentage of the total price

  Example

  I was able to buy the dress for a fraction of the cost because it was on sale.

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Summary: fractions in Brief

The term 'fractions' [ˈfræk.ʃənz] refers to numerical quantities that are not whole numbers, such as 1/2 or 0.5, and parts of a whole or fragment. It can be used to describe a small amount or percentage, as in 'The company's profits increased by a fraction of a percent.' Phrases like 'fraction of a second' and 'fraction of the cost' denote extremely short periods of time and small percentages of the total price, respectively.