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fractionalize

verb
frac·​tion·​al·​ize | \ ˈfrak-shnə-ˌlīz How to pronounce fractionalize (audio) , -shə-nə-ˌlīz\
fractionalized; fractionalizing

Definition of fractionalize

transitive verb

: to break up into parts or sections

Other Words from fractionalize

fractionalization \ ˌfrak-​shnə-​lə-​ˈzā-​shən How to pronounce fractionalization (audio) , -​shə-​nə-​lə-​ˈzā-​ \ noun

First Known Use of fractionalize

1924, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fractionalize

fractional + -ize

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