fifth part

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Definition

Noun: - One part in five equal parts: A fifth part is one of five equal portions that together constitute a whole. It is synonymous with one-fifth (1/5).

Usage

This term is used to describe a specific fractional division. It is a formal or precise way to express the fraction 1/5. - A fifth part of the estate was left to charity. - The recipe calls for a fifth part sugar to four parts flour.

Advanced Usage
  • "To reduce something by a fifth part": To decrease something by 20%.
    • The budget was reduced by a fifth part.
Variants and Related Words
  • One-fifth (n): The most common synonym, expressed as the fraction 1/5.
  • Twenty percent (n): The equivalent percentage.
  • Fifth (n): In common usage, "a fifth" can mean one of five equal parts, though it can also refer to other sequences (e.g., in music, in a series).
Synonyms
  • One-fifth
  • Twenty percent
  • Quintant (rare, technical)
Notes
  • The term "fifth part" is less common in everyday speech than "one-fifth" or "a fifth."
  • It is primarily used in formal, legal, or technical contexts to ensure precise meaning.
Noun
  1. one part in five equal parts

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