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fractional

The correct spelling is fractional.

How to pronounce fractional

noun

IPA: /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/

Say it like: Fra-csh-ona-l

The correct spelling is fractional. (grammar) An expression of a fractional number. For example: "In English, most ordinals double as fractionals — "third", "fourth", and so on — with the exception of "second", whose corresponding fractional is "half"."

Usage Examples

In English, most ordinals double as fractionals — "third", "fourth", and so on — with the exception of "second", whose corresponding fractional is "half".

A fractional is much more expensive than a traditional timeshare, but to many people, it's worth it.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(grammar) An expression of a fractional number.
  2. 2.Partial ownership of a property, such as real estate or a chartered airplane, such that each partial owner has use of the property for only a portion of the time.
  3. 3.Relating to a fraction in a material distillation or separation process.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to a fraction.
  2. 2.Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.
  3. 3.Very small; minute.
  4. 4.Relating to a process or product of fractional distillation.

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