fraction

• Nom désignant une quantité numérique qui n'est pas un nombre entier, représentant une partie d'un tout, ou une petite partie ou portion de quelque chose.

A noun referring to a small part or portion of a whole, or a numerical quantity expressed as a quotient of two numbers.

1. Mathematical partA2formal

   A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

   fraction (mathématique)

   • She learned how to add fractions in math class.
   • One half is a simple fraction.
   • The recipe calls for a fraction of a cup of sugar.

2. Small part or portionB1formal

   A very small part or amount of something.

   petite partie, parcelle

   • Only a fraction of the population voted in the election.
   • He spent a fraction of his salary on entertainment.
   • The cost is just a fraction of what we expected.

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   Antonymesallentiretytotalitywhole