fraction

Meanings

Plural: fractions

Noun

• a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
• a small part or item forming a piece of a whole
• the quotient of two rational numbers
• A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
• A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternatively, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).
• A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation.
• In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host.
• A small amount.
• The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.

Verb

• perform a division
• To divide or break into fractions.
• To fractionate.

Synonyms

divide, fraction

Antonyms

multiply

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