fraction
/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/
A ratio of two numbers, 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; A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part; A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation
- plural
- fractions
Meanings
- 1
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)
This fraction can be reduced.
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Any whole number can be written as a fraction.
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- 2
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part
- 3
A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation
- 4
In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the hostrare
- 5
A small amountrare
- 6
The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violencerare