frac
9.1
A short form of the word fraction written like a/b
- noun
- /fræk/
- Informal
- He reduced the measurement to a frac of the original amount.
Examples
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In math class, we learned that a frac represents a part of a whole.
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The recipe calls for a frac of sugar in the mixture.
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So if I condition so let's call this thing R frac for frequent test.
Synonyms
fraction
vsfrac
A very small part of something
is the informal abbreviated form used in casual writing
2.3
A number written with two whole numbers separated by a line to show part of a whole, like 3/4
is the general informal form not limited to integer notation
How Much
Surface Forms
Etymology
Frac is an informal short form of fraction, and fraction comes from a root meaning 'to break' into parts, so a frac is simply a 'part' of a whole like 1/2.