Thesaurus results for FRACTION

fraction

noun

ˈfrak-shən

Definition of fraction

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

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Recent Examples of fraction At 35% off, this versatile handwoven jute rug can add coziness to your indoor living room or outdoor patio at a fraction of the cost. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026 The standard damage assessment by the government covered only a fraction of the losses. — Frayda Leibtag, Time, 13 July 2026 Funding for startups in the field is a fraction of the capital flowing into artificial intelligence. — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026 Quince is known for making expensive-looking — and feeling — bags that resemble designer styles, but cost a fraction of the price. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraction

Noun

Further inside, a fragment of a gate has a for-sale sign, candles, guayaberas and two colorful chairs — like memories from a grandfather’s house.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
For years, Licking had found teeth and small bone fragments on his ranch.

— Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Definition of fragment

Noun

The massive piece of domestic policy legislation passed a year ago, reshaping the country in profound ways from Medicaid and food-stamp cuts to a federal student loan overhaul.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
The Don Yai Thong archaeological site, about 80 miles southwest of Bangkok, was discovered early this year after residents found pieces of ancient bronze drums in a rice field, leading to further excavation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of piece

Noun

This pacing problem extends to subplots like the Henry-in-a-coma bit.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026

Definition of bit

Noun

Ethiopian content creator Kalu Putik has grabbed the attention of the fashion world with his outfits made from old clothes, shoes, and garbage scraps.

— Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
That's compared to the scrap value of some more expensive EV batteries, packed with pricier minerals, where instead of charging a gate fee, recyclers are willing to pay $2 a kilogram or more for scrap.

— Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026