fraction (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfrækʃən/

Definition

A small part or amount of something, especially a smaller part of a larger whole.

Examples

• A small fraction of the population actually voted in the election.

• He only understood a fraction of what the professor said.

• We've only seen a fraction of the damage caused by the storm.

How to Use fraction

fraction of (prepositional phrase)

A small part of a larger quantity or group. — "A fraction of the students failed the exam."

Synonyms of fraction

Words with a similar meaning to fraction:

• part
• portion
• segment
• slice

Antonyms of fraction

Words with the opposite meaning to fraction:

• whole
• entirety

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