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.