fractional
|frac/tion/al|
B2
/ˈfræk.ʃən.əl/
small part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fractional' originates from the Latin word 'fractionem,' where 'fractio' meant 'a breaking.'
Historical Evolution
'fractionem' transformed into the Old French word 'fraccion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fractional.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a breaking or fragment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a fraction or very small.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or expressed as a fraction.
The fractional part of the number is 0.75.
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Adjective 2
very small or insignificant in amount.
The difference in price was fractional.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41