fractional

UK /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/ US /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/
adj 4noun 3

Definitions

adj

1

Pertaining to a fraction.

2

Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.

3

Very small; minute.

The two women exchanged a glance, then a fractional nod of agreement.

4

Relating to a process or product of fractional distillation.

noun

1

An expression of a fractional number.

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

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.

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

3

Relating to a fraction in a material distillation or separation process.

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