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Fraction

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Meaning

Noun

A part of a whole, especially a
small part.
In Arithmetic & Numbers:
A
of two
(numerator and
), usually
one above the other and
by a
called the
or,
, in
on the same
and
by a
(diagonal
).
In Chemistry:
A
of a
,
by fractionation.
In Christianity:
In a
service, the
of the host.
A small amount.
The
of
, or
, especially by violence.

Verb

To
or
fractions.

Name

A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary

Origin

fraction
English
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fraccioun
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
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