fraction
Translation
fraction, small part, portion
Examples
He only ate a fraction of his dinner.
He only ate a fraction of his dinner.
In math, we learned about fractions.
In maths, we learnt about fractions.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) fraction of ((sth.)) a small part or amount of (sth.) He only ate a fraction of his dinner.
((a)) fraction a number that is not a whole number In maths, we learnt about fractions.
Similar Words
part, portion, piece, segment
Etymology
From Latin 'frangere' meaning 'to break'. A fraction is a 'broken' piece of a whole.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'fracture' (a break). A fraction is a broken piece of a whole number.