What does one-fifth mean?
One-fifth means One of five equal parts (1/5, ⅕, 0.2)..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
One of five equal parts (1/5, ⅕, 0.2)..
Use one-fifth when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
One-fifth means One of five equal parts (1/5, ⅕, 0.2)..
Common synonyms include fifth part, twenty percent, fifth.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use one-fifth where its definition matches the intended context.
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