Definition

Noun One 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)

Noun

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