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 The sports media and the WNBA represent a small fraction of the country. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Food and liquid must move from the mouth to the stomach while the airway closes in a fraction of a second to keep material out of the lungs. — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 Those donations are a fraction of the funds typically raised in the countywide races. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 DeSantis ultimately prevailed over Gillum by a fraction of a percentage point. — Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraction

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Noun

Original architectural elements, including a small fragment of a fresco, the aforementioned mask fountain, and a Carrara marble staircase connecting the five floors, were restored.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Discovered in two large parts, the sculpture is missing its feet and some other fragments.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of fragment

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The other great piece of news is that, yes, this will get a localized release with multiple language support, something that the original PlayStation Portable version never had.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
High above Cherry Creek in Castlewood Canyon State Park, a concrete arch bridge has carried travelers, and a piece of Colorado history, for more than 75 years.

— Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026