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      fraction
      noun
      A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
      (arithmetic) 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 small amount.
      (chemistry) A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation.
      (Christianity) In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host.
      A surname.
      (archaic) The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.
      verb
      (transitive) To divide or break into fractions.
      (transitive) To fractionate.
      Roots
      frangofract- · Latin · break
      Synonyms for fraction
      percentagenportionnproportionn
      Words related to fraction
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