fraction
word
/ˈfɹækʃən/
/fɹˈækʃən/
Definition
A fraction is a number that expresses part of a whole, usually written with a numerator and denominator (e.g., 1/2). It can also mean a very small part or portion of something.
Usage & Nuances
'Fraction' is used in math for parts of a whole (1/3, 3/4). In everyday language, it can mean 'a small part' ('a fraction of a second'). Don't confuse it with 'fracture' (break). Common phrases: 'a tiny fraction', 'a significant fraction'.
Spanish: fracciónPortuguese (BR): fraçãoPortuguese (PT): fraçãoChinese (Simplified): 分数 - 小部分Chinese (Traditional): 分數 - 小部分Hindi: भिन्न - हिस्सा (छोटा भाग)Arabic: كسر - جزء صغيرBengali: ভগ্নাংশ - সামান্য অংশRussian: дробь - часть (небольшая часть)Japanese: 分数 - ごく一部Vietnamese: phân số - phần nhỏKorean: 분수 - 일부Turkish: kesir - küçük parçaUrdu: کسر - تھوڑا سا حصہIndonesian: pecahan - sebagian kecil
Example Sentences
He ate only a small fraction of the cake.
basic
One quarter is the same fraction as one-fourth.
basic
She was a fraction late to the meeting, but no one minded.
natural
Just add the fractions to solve the problem.
natural
If we had even a fraction of her energy, we’d get so much done!
natural
A half is a simple fraction.
basic