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two-fifths

two-fifths noun: two of five equal parts (2/5, ⅖, 0.4).

Noun

two-fifths (uncountable)

  1. Two of five equal parts (2/5, ⅖, 0.4).
    • It provides for the sale of four-fifths of certain land, while the mortgagor owned only two-fifths, and the decree was so drawn as to lead to an inference that the intention was that a two-fifths interest belonging to the plaintiff should be sold in connection with the mortgagor's interest.1888, The Northwestern Reporter, volume 35, page 507
    • If only an emulsion be required, a solution of rubber in benzine or other hydrocarbon, to which a small portion of alcohol has been added, is mixed by vigorous agitation with a two-fifths saturated solution of borax previously heated to about 120° to 140° Fahr., and the agitation must be...1890 March 27, The American Stationer, volume 27, page 743

Forms of two-fifths

alternative formtwo fifths

Questions about two-fifths

What does two-fifths mean?
Two-fifths means two of five equal parts (2/5, ⅖, 0.4).
What part of speech is two-fifths?
Two-fifths is a noun.

Words near two-fifths in the dictionary

  1. two-faced
  2. two-facedly
  3. two-facedness
  4. two-factor authentication
  5. two-fanged
  6. two-fifths
  7. two-finger salute
  8. two-finger salutes
  9. two-fingered typing
  10. two-fisted
  11. two-fisted drinker

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