Fraction

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, expressed as one number divided by another. Can also mean a small or tiny part or portion of something larger.

“Only a fraction of the applicants were selected for the competitive graduate programme.”

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Synonyms

portion segment part ratio

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Contains TION ending - FRAC root with common suffix pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; TION suffix enables multiple extension possibilities

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