Difference between Half and Fractional

What is the difference between Half and Fractional?

Half as a noun is one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided; — sometimes followed by of; as, a half of an apple. while Fractional as a noun is an expression of a fractional number.

Half

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In two equal parts or to an equal degree; in some part approximating a half; partially; imperfectly

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One of two equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided; — sometimes followed by of; as, a half of an apple. Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider. The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2. part; side; behalf — Wyclif

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To halve.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Consisting of a moiety, or half (1/2, 50%) Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect Having one parent (rather than two) in common Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two

Example sentence: Women hold up half the sky.

Fractional

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to a fraction.Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.Very small; minute.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An expression of a fractional number.Partial ownership of a property, such as real estate or a chartered airplane, such that each partial owner has use of the property for only a portion of the time.(grammar) An expression of a fractional number.(grammar) An expression of a fractional number.

We hope you now know whether to use Half or Fractional in your sentence.

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