fourth part

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fourth part

A baker carefully weighs a fourth part of a pound of butter.

Definition

NounOne of four equal portions of a whole; a quarter.

Usage

The term "fourth part" is a formal or precise way to express the concept of one quarter. It is used to describe a division where something is split into four equal segments, and one of those segments is being referenced.

Examples
  • She inherited a fourth part of the family estate.
  • A fourth part of the total budget is allocated to research.
  • The recipe calls for a fourth part sugar to three parts flour.
Advanced Usage
  • Legal and Technical Contexts: The phrase is often found in legal documents, contracts, and technical specifications to ensure precise, unambiguous meaning.
    • Example: The deed stipulates that the tenant is responsible for a fourth part of the annual property taxes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Quarter (n.): The most common and less formal synonym for "fourth part."
  • One-fourth (n.): A numerical expression with the same meaning.
  • 25 percent (n.): The equivalent percentage.
  • Quadrant (n.): While often referring to a quarter of a circle or area, it can conceptually relate to a "fourth part" in specific geometric or navigational contexts.
Synonyms
  • Quarter
  • One-fourth
  • 25 percent
Antonyms
  • Whole
  • Entirety
  • Fourfold (as an adjective describing something multiplied by four)
fourth part

A baker carefully weighs a fourth part of a pound of butter.

Noun
  1. one of four equal parts
    • a quarter of a pound

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