Fraction ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fraction ( noun )

  1. A numerical representation of a part of a whole, usually written in the form a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.
  2. A small part or quantity of something.
  3. A broken or irregular piece of something.

Origin:

From latin fractio, from frangere ("to brea.k")

Examples:

  1. He learned about fractions in math class.
  2. A fraction of the money was missing.
  3. The cake was cut into eight fractions.
  4. He was only a fraction of a second too late.
  5. The vase was broken into many small fractions.

(As a verb)

Fraction ( verb )

  1. A numerical representation of a part of a whole, usually written in the form a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.
  2. A small part or quantity of something.
  3. A broken or irregular piece of something.

Origin:

From latin fractio, from frangere ("to brea.k")

Examples:

  1. He learned about fractions in math class.
  2. A fraction of the money was missing.
  3. The cake was cut into eight fractions.
  4. He was only a fraction of a second too late.
  5. The vase was broken into many small fractions.
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