fraction

noun
/ˈfrækʃən/

Meaning

A small part of something; in mathematics, a number that represents part of a whole.
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

Example Sentences

Only a small fraction of the population attended the event.

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

Example Expressions

a fraction of

Synonyms

portion, segment, piece, part
Entry 1
portion, segment, piece, part
Entry 2
portion, segment, part, piece

Antonyms

whole, entirety, total, complete
Entry 1
whole, entirety
Entry 2
whole, entirety, total, complete

Collocations

small fraction, significant fraction, fraction of time, fraction of cost, proper fraction
Entry 1
small fraction, significant fraction, fraction of time, fraction of cost
Entry 2
small fraction, proper fraction, fraction of time

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