fractionary
Definition
Adjective: Relating to or consisting of fractions; of the nature of a fraction. Used to describe something that is broken into parts, or that pertains to numerical fractions.
Usage Examples
- (An equation involving fractions.)
- (Land divided into fractional parts.)
- (A very small, fractional quantity.)
Advanced Usage
"fractionary system": a system based on fractions or partial units.
- The currency adopted a fractionary system, with coins representing tenths of the main unit. (A monetary system using fractional denominations.)
"fractionary part": the non-integer portion of a number.
- In the number 3.75, the fractionary part is 0.75. (The decimal or fractional component.)
Variants and Related Words
Fraction (n): a numerical quantity that is not a whole number (e.g., 1/2, 3/4).
- She learned how to add and subtract fractions in math class. (Numerical parts of a whole.)
Fractional (adj): of or relating to a fraction; very small in amount.
- There was a fractional increase in sales this quarter. (A very small increase.)
Fractionate (verb): to separate or divide into fractions.
- The laboratory will fractionate the mixture to isolate its components. (Separate into parts.)
Synonyms
- Partial: existing only in part; incomplete.
- Divided: separated into parts.
- Incremental: relating to small, discrete increases.
Related Idioms
A fraction of the cost: a very small part of the total price.
- We bought the furniture at a fraction of the original cost. (At a very low price.)
Fractionally better: only slightly improved.
- His new score was fractionally better than his previous attempt. (Only a tiny bit better.)