fraction
nounfeminine/fɾɐ.ˈkɐ̃w̃/high
fra·ção
Definitions
11. (Mathematics) A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
The fraction 3/4 represents three parts of a whole divided into four equal parts.
He only managed to solve a fraction of the math problems.
Common collocations
fraction of a secondproper fractionimproper fractionvulgar fraction
22. A small part or portion of something; a subdivision.
Only a small fraction of those present voted in favour of the proposal.
He bought a fraction of an apartment under a condominium regime.
Common collocations
fraction of the votetime fractionproperty fraction
Etymology
Do latim 'fractio, -onis' (ação de quebrar).