fraction

UK
/ˈfrækʃən/
US
/ˈfrækʃən/
fractionnoun
fractions
pl
UK
/ˈfrækʃən/
US
/ˈfrækʃən/
Translations
fractionMathématiques.
In mathematics class, we learned how to add and subtract fractions.
En cours de mathématiques, nous avons appris à additionner et à soustraire des fractions.
fractionSens courant.
Only a fraction of the population attended the event.
Seule une fraction de la population a assisté à l'événement.
Additional translations
fractionChimie.
Definitions
A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole; it is expressed as one number over another, such as 1/2 or 3/4.
In mathematics class, we learned how to add and subtract fractions.
A small or tiny part, amount, or proportion of something.
Only a fraction of the population attended the event.
Each of the portions into which a mixture is separated during a process such as distillation or chromatography.
The lighter fractions of crude oil are processed into gasoline.
fractionverb
fractioned
Past Simple
fractioned
Past Participle
fractioning
ing-form
UK
/ˈfræk.ʃən/
US
/ˈfræk.ʃən/
Translations
fractionnerTechnique; chimie.
The laboratory apparatus fractions the sample into its component compounds.
L'appareil de laboratoire fractionne l'échantillon en ses composés constitutifs.
Definitions
To divide or separate (something) into fractions, parts, or portions.
The laboratory apparatus fractions the sample into its component compounds.
fractionadjective
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., fraction bar); treated as an adjective for dictionary purposes.
Translations
fractionnaireMathématiques.
The students used fraction strips to visualize the problem.
Les élèves ont utilisé des bandes fractionnaires pour visualiser le problème.
Definitions
Relating to or involving numerical fractions; used before another noun.
The students used fraction strips to visualize the problem.