fractional

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or constituting a small part or proportion of a whole.

Examples

The new engine design resulted in a fractional improvement in fuel efficiency.
Only a fractional amount of the original document remained legible after the fire.

Synonyms: small, tiny, partial, minute, incremental

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fractional

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfrækʃənəl/

Definition

Relating to or constituting a small part or proportion of a whole.

Examples

The new engine design resulted in a fractional improvement in fuel efficiency.
Only a fractional amount of the original document remained legible after the fire.
Investors were concerned by the fractional decline in the stock price during the morning session.

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