fractional
adjective
frac·tion·al
ˈfrak-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or being a fraction
2
: of, relating to, or being fractional currency
3
: relatively small : inconsiderable
4
: of, relating to, or involving a process for separating components of a mixture through differences in physical or chemical properties
fractional distillation
fractionally
adverb
Examples of fractional in a Sentence
There has been a fractional rise in the price of the stock.
There is only a fractional improvement in the new version.
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Local fractional jet owners sometimes use conference rooms at the facilities for impromptu meetings.
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Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The company offers fractional ownership and leasing options, as well as jet cards.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Last month’s fractional increase represents a 4.4% change, and according to ComEd, the primary electric utility in Chicago, the average price for residential customers was expected to go up $10.60 per month in June.
—Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
Both types also have fractional and nonfractional versions.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
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Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The company offers fractional ownership and leasing options, as well as jet cards.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Last month’s fractional increase represents a 4.4% change, and according to ComEd, the primary electric utility in Chicago, the average price for residential customers was expected to go up $10.60 per month in June.
—Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
Both types also have fractional and nonfractional versions.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fractional
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“Fractional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fractional. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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fractional
adjective
frac·tion·al
ˈfrak-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or being a fraction
fractional equivalents of percentages
2
: fairly small
fractionally
adverb
-ē
Medical Definition
fractional
adjective
frac·tion·al
-shən-ᵊl, -shnəl
: of, relating to, or involving a process for separating components of a mixture through differences in physical or chemical properties
fractional distillation
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