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Fractional

/ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/

(grammar) An expression of a fractional number.

📖 Definitions of "Fractional"

noun
  1. 1

    (grammar) An expression of a fractional number.

    "In English, most ordinals double as fractionals — "third", "fourth", and so on — with the exception of "second", whose corresponding fractional is "half"."

  2. 2

    Partial ownership of a property, such as real estate or a chartered airplane, such that each partial owner has use of the property for only a portion of the time.

    "A fractional is much more expensive than a traditional timeshare, but to many people, it's worth it."

  3. 3

    Relating to a fraction in a material distillation or separation process.

adjective
  1. 1

    Pertaining to a fraction.

  2. 2

    Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.

  3. 3

    Very small; minute.

  4. 4

    Relating to a process or product of fractional distillation.

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