fractionals

Noun

fractional (plural fractionals)

1. An expression of a fractional number.
   • In English, most ordinals double as fractionals — "third", "fourth", and so on — with the exception of "second", whose corresponding fractional is "half".
2. 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.
   • A fractional is much more expensive than a traditional timeshare, but to many people, it's worth it.
3. Relating to a fraction in a material distillation or separation process.

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