Meaning

Pertaining to a fraction..

Definitions by Sense

1. Pertaining to a fraction.
2. Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.
3. Very small; minute.
4. (chemistry) Relating to a process or product of fractional distillation.
5. (grammar) An expression of a fractional number.
6. 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.
7. (chemistry) Relating to a fraction in a material distillation or separation process.

Example Sentences

The two women exchanged a glance, then a fractional nod of agreement.

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

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

Word Forms

• more fractional
• most fractional
• fractionals

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When Should You Use Fractional?

Use fractional when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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