fraction
Signification
-
- A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
- A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternatively, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).
- A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation.
- In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host.
- A small amount.
- The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.
Fréquence
Coupé comme
frac‧tion
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/
Étymologie
From Middle English fraccioun (“a breaking”), from Anglo-Norman, Old French fraction, from Medieval Latin fractio (“a fragment, portion”), from earlier Latin fractio (“a breaking, a breaking into pieces”), from fractus, past participle of frangere (“to break”) (whence English frangible), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰreg- (English break). Doublet of frazione.
Améliorez votre prononciation
Commencez à apprendre anglais avec learnfeliz .
Entraînez-vous à parler et à mémoriser « fraction » et de nombreux autres mots et phrases dans anglais .
Accédez à notre page de cours anglais