fractional
adjective
frac·tion·al
ˈfrak-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl
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
fractionally
adverb
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Not all securities available through Robinhood are eligible for fractional share orders.
—
Stephanie Tsai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Millions, if not tens of millions, of people likely chanced a naked-eye glance at the fractional sun.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2024
The first foot of the tape is marked with a fractional scale so testers could easily see their exact measurements.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023
High-altitude nuclear tests, Program 437, and fractional orbital bombardment systems all underscore that the boundary between nuclear weapons and space weapons is blurry.
—Aaron Bateman, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2024
Being a successful independent fractional executive also requires a self-starter attitude.
—Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
This fractional model allows businesses to benefit from quality risk management services without the hefty investment associated with a full-time hire.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Becoming a fractional manager is challenging but rewarding.
—Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Even fractional temperature rises above that point accelerate the loss of snow.
—Fiona Sibbett, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024
Stephanie Tsai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Millions, if not tens of millions, of people likely chanced a naked-eye glance at the fractional sun.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2024
The first foot of the tape is marked with a fractional scale so testers could easily see their exact measurements.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023
High-altitude nuclear tests, Program 437, and fractional orbital bombardment systems all underscore that the boundary between nuclear weapons and space weapons is blurry.
—Aaron Bateman, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2024
Being a successful independent fractional executive also requires a self-starter attitude.
—Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
This fractional model allows businesses to benefit from quality risk management services without the hefty investment associated with a full-time hire.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Becoming a fractional manager is challenging but rewarding.
—Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Even fractional temperature rises above that point accelerate the loss of snow.
—Fiona Sibbett, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Fractional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fractional. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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fractional
adjective
frac·tion·al
ˈfrak-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or being a fraction
fractional equivalents of percentages
2
: fairly small
fractionally
adverb
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Medical Definition
fractional
adjective
frac·tion·al
-shən-ᵊl, -shnəl
: 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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