fractional
/'frækʃənl/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Relating to or constituting a fraction: Pertaining to a numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole. 2. Very small; insignificant: Describing something that is extremely small in amount, degree, or importance. 3. (Chemistry) Relating to separation into components: Pertaining to a process, like distillation, that separates a mixture into its constituent parts based on differences in a physical property.
Usage and Examples
- Relating to a fraction:
- Very small:
- (Chemistry):
Advanced Usage
- "fractional reserve" (Banking): A banking system where banks are required to hold only a fraction of their depositors' money in reserve.
- "fractional crystallization" (Chemistry): A process used to purify substances by repeated crystallization.
Variants and Related Words
- Fraction (n): A numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small part or item.
- Fractionate (v): To separate a mixture into its components.
- Fractionally (adv): To a very small degree.
Synonyms
- Partial: Existing only in part; incomplete.
- Minuscule: Extremely small.
- Infinitesimal: Extremely or exceedingly small.
Antonyms
- Whole: Complete; not divided or broken into parts.
- Entire: With no part left out; whole.
- Substantial: Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
Adjective
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constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
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a fractional share of the vote
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a partial dose
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