as in fragment
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
if even a tiny fraction of that cookie broke off and fell into the delicate watch works, it could mess things up
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fraction
And only a fraction of DigiKey's imports can ship to its FTZ, because suppliers must satisfy all the very particular requirements of the process.
—
Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Solar and wind power provided a tiny fraction of overall electricity, showing moderate growth every year.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 Apr. 2025
These costs add up: OpenAI has more than half a billion weekly users, and only a fraction of them are paid subscribers.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
As with other agencies affected as part of Mr. Musk’s effort, only a small fraction of AmeriCorps employees remained at the headquarters in Washington on Thursday.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fraction
Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Solar and wind power provided a tiny fraction of overall electricity, showing moderate growth every year.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 Apr. 2025
These costs add up: OpenAI has more than half a billion weekly users, and only a fraction of them are paid subscribers.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
As with other agencies affected as part of Mr. Musk’s effort, only a small fraction of AmeriCorps employees remained at the headquarters in Washington on Thursday.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fraction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraction
Noun
-
Stencils and fragments of text are also incorporated.—
Stephanie Rudig,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
-
Bread sold in six different states has been voluntarily recalled after fragments of glass were found on top of the bread, the Food and Drug Administration has announced.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
-
This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
Noun
-
Just kind of having a little bit of a different style of play.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
-
Maurice conceded to having a little bit of a fan in him while coaching in this series.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
Holloway, a former UFC featherweight champ, saw his three-fight winning streak end in his most recent scrap, a third-round knockout loss to UFC lightweight champ Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 in October 2024.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
-
Then give your child different objects to stick to the wall, like pipe cleaners, pom poms, pieces of felt, scraps of paper, and so on.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraction. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share