fractionally

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting a fraction, especially a very small one.

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Variants

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fractional , fractionally

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fractus' meaning 'broken' and the suffix 'al' meaning 'pertaining to'. The term 'fractionally' refers to something that can be represented as a fraction or is in a state of being broken down into smaller parts.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest possible fraction is 1/1, which is also known as a whole number.

2. The largest possible fraction is 1/0, which is undefined in mathematics.

3. Fractions can be added, subtracted, multiplied, and divided, just like whole numbers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fraction: A mathematical concept representing a part of a whole. A fraction consists of a numerator and a denominator, and it represents a division of the numerator by the denominator.

2. Percentage: A measure representing a fraction of a whole. A percentage is expressed as a percentage sign followed by a number, and it represents the fraction as a hundredth.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fractionally' is used to describe characters or situations that are in a state of uncertainty or ambiguity. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's past as 'fractionally' known to him. In art, 'fractionally' can refer to the subtle differences between colors or shades that make up an image. In music, a fractionally sharp or flat note is one that is slightly out of tune.

How to Memorize "fractionally"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fraction, such as 1/4. Visualize the numerator (1) as the number of parts you have, and the denominator (4) as the total number of parts in the whole. In the case of 'fractionally', visualize something that is in a state of being broken down into smaller parts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'fractionally' with the idea of something being broken down or divided into smaller parts. For example, you might associate it with the image of a pie being cut into slices, or with the idea of a puzzle being put together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fractionally Fits Four' to remember that the denominator in a fraction represents the total number of parts in the whole. For example, in the fraction 1/4, the denominator '4' represents the total number of parts in the whole pie, and the numerator '1' represents the number of parts you have.

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