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".

Noun

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