fractional

(fraks̸hə nəl)

adjective

  1. of or forming a fraction or fractions
  2. very small; unimportant; insignificant
  3. Chem. designating or of any of various processes for separating the constituents of a mixture by taking advantage of differences in their solubility, boiling points, etc.: fractional distillation

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See fractional in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or constituting a fraction.
  2. Very small; insignificant: a minor candidate's fractional share of the vote.
  3. Being in fractions or pieces.

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  • fracˈtion·al·ly adverb

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