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vulgar fraction
Word definitions for vulgar fraction in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Vulgar \Vul"gar\, a. [L. vulgaris, from vulgus the multitude, the common people; of uncertain origin: cf. F. vulgaire. Cf. Divulge .] Of or pertaining to the mass, or multitude, of people; common; general; ordinary; public; hence, in general use; vernacular. ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context arithmetic English) A fraction in the form of one integer divided by another, non-zero, integer.
Usage examples of vulgar fraction.
I cannot congratulate you upon your kindred, for I do not get on at all with these patchwork combinations, that are one-third man and the other two-thirds a vulgar fraction of bull or hawk or goat or serpent or ape or jackal or what not.