Fraction
/ˈfræk.ʃən/noun
A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
Did you know?The term 'fraction' stems from the Latin 'fractio', which relates to breaking, hinting at the magical concept of dividing reality itself.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
fractio
“the act of breaking”
Late Latin
Late Latin
fractio
“a breaking, a division into parts”
Old French
Old French
fraction
“a part broken off”
Middle English
Middle English
fractioun
“the act or state of breaking into pieces”
Modern English
English
fraction
“a numerical representation of a part of a whole”
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