fractional

English

/ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/

adj
Definitions
  • Pertaining to a fraction.
  • Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.
  • Very small; minute.
  • (chemistry) Relating to a process or product of fractional distillation.

Etymology

Suffix from English fraction (act of breaking, discord).

Origin

English

fraction

Gloss

act of breaking, discord

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