Fractionally: meaning, definitions and examples
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fractionally
[ หfrรฆkสษnษli ]
small amount
Fractionally means to a very small degree or amount. It is often used in contexts where slight differences or adjustments are being discussed.
Synonyms
marginally, minutely, slightly
Examples of usage
- The price was fractionally lower than last week.
- He improved fractionally in his performance.
- They adjusted the settings fractionally to optimize the results.
Translations
Translations of the word "fractionally" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fracionariamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคถเคคเค
๐ฉ๐ช bruchteilig
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara fraksional
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะบััะนะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ frakcyjnie
๐ฏ๐ต ้จๅ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท fractionnellement
๐ช๐ธ fraccionariamente
๐น๐ท kฤฑsmen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ถ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฒุฆููุง
๐จ๐ฟ frakฤnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ frakฤne
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆฐๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ frakcionarno
๐ฎ๐ธ hlutfallslega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉะปัะบัะตะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแ แแฅแชแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fraksional olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ fraccionariamente
Etymology
The word 'fractionally' derives from the word 'fraction,' which comes from the Latin 'fractio,' meaning 'a breaking.' This was used in the context of mathematics to describe parts of a whole. As the term evolved in the English language, 'fraction' began to be used to refer to a division into parts or a small portion. The suffix '-ally' was added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which something happens, thus creating 'fractionally' to denote a degree of measure that is less than a whole. Its usage developed particularly in the fields of mathematics, science, and economics, reflecting precision and small changes.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,587, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28590 irreparably
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