Fraction

Pronunciation: /ˈfrækʃən/

Definitions of fraction

noun a numerical quantity that is not a whole number, such as 1/2 or 3/4

Example Sentences

A1 I ate only a fraction of the cake.

A2 She struggled with understanding fractions in math class.

B1 The recipe called for a fraction of a teaspoon of salt.

B2 The company's market share is only a fraction of what it used to be.

C1 The artist's work is considered only a fraction of his total output.

C2 The scientist was able to isolate a fraction of the compound for further study.

adjective relating to or denoting a part of a whole; constituting a fraction

Example Sentences

A1 I only ate a fraction of the cake.

A2 She has only completed a fraction of her homework.

B1 The team was able to secure a fraction of the funding they needed.

B2 The new software has improved efficiency by a fraction.

C1 The company's revenue increased by a fraction compared to last year.

C2 The artist's work is only appreciated by a fraction of the population.

Grammatical Forms of fraction

• plural: fractions
• comparative: more fractional
• superlative: most fractional
• present tense: fraction
• future tense: will fraction
• perfect tense: have fractioned
• continuous tense: is fractioning
• singular: fraction
• positive degree: fractional
• infinitive: to fraction
• gerund: fractioning
• participle: fractioned

Origin and Evolution of fraction

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fraction' originated from the Latin word 'fractus' meaning 'broken' or 'fractured'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a broken or fractured part of a whole, the term 'fraction' evolved to represent a numerical quantity that is less than a whole number. Over time, the concept of fractions has become an essential part of mathematics and everyday life.