fractional

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fractional

A baker carefully measures a fractional amount of vanilla extract into a mixing bowl.

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.
fractional

A baker carefully measures a fractional amount of vanilla extract into a mixing bowl.

Adjective
  1. constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
    • a fractional share of the vote
    • a partial dose

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