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.

Synonyms of fractional

Words with a similar meaning to fractional:

• small
• tiny
• partial
• minute
• incremental

Antonyms of fractional

Words with the opposite meaning to fractional:

• total
• complete

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