Definition of fractional
1 : of, relating to, or being a fraction
2 : of, relating to, or being fractional currency
3 : relatively small : inconsiderable
4 : of, relating to, or involving a process for separating components of a mixture through differences in physical or chemical properties fractional distillation
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Examples of fractional in a Sentence
There has been a fractional rise in the price of the stock.
There is only a fractional improvement in the new version.
1650
First Known Use of fractional
1650
FRACTIONAL Defined for English Language Learners
fractional
playDefinition of fractional for English Language Learners
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mathematics : of or relating to a fraction
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: very small
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: not complete
FRACTIONAL Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of fractional for Students
1 : of, relating to, or being a fraction fractional numbers
2 : fairly small fractional improvement
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of fractional
: of, relating to, or involving a process for separating components of a mixture through differences in physical or chemical properties fractional distillation
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