three-fourths

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three-fourths

Three-fourths of the pizza is left on the plate.

Definition

Noun A fraction representing three out of four equal parts of a whole; 3/4.

Usage

This noun is used to specify a quantity that is exactly three quarters of a whole unit. It is often followed by "of" to indicate the whole being divided. * The recipe calls for three-fourths of a cup of sugar. * Three-fourths of the students passed the exam. * She owns three-fourths of the company's shares.

Advanced Usage
  • As a quantifier: It can function as a quantifier for collective nouns or uncountable concepts.
    • Three-fourths of the electorate supports the new policy.
  • In measurements: Commonly used in US customary measurements (e.g., volume, length).
    • The board needs to be cut to three-fourths of an inch.
Variants and Related Words
  • Three-quarters: A synonymous term, often used interchangeably. ("three-quarters of an hour")
  • ¾: The numerical and symbolic representation.
  • Seventy-five percent: The equivalent percentage (75%).
Synonyms
  • Seventy-five percent
  • Three quarters
Notes
  • "Three-fourths" is considered a single, compound noun representing the specific fraction.
  • In British English, "three quarters" is generally preferred over "three-fourths".
three-fourths

Three-fourths of the pizza is left on the plate.

Noun
  1. three of four equal parts
    • three-fourths of a pound

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