proper fraction

prop·er frac·tion

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Definitions of proper fraction words

noun proper fraction a fraction having the numerator less, or lower in degree, than the denominator. 1
noun proper fraction a fraction in which the numerator has a lower absolute value than the denominator, as 1⁄2 or x/(3 + x2) 0
noun proper fraction a fraction in which the numerator is less, or of lower degree, than the denominator, as 2⁄5 or x/x2 0

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1665-75

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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