Fraction

Meaning

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

A small part of something; in mathematics, a number that represents part of a whole.

Example Sentences

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

Only a small fraction of the population attended the event.

Example Expressions

a fraction of

Synonyms

portion, segment, part, piece

Entry 1

portion, segment, part, piece

Entry 2

portion, segment, piece, part

Antonyms

whole, entirety, total, complete

Entry 1

whole, entirety, total, complete

Entry 2

whole, entirety

Collocations

small fraction, proper fraction, fraction of time, significant fraction, fraction of cost

Entry 1

small fraction, proper fraction, fraction of time

Entry 2

small fraction, significant fraction, fraction of time, fraction of cost