- complex fraction
- noun Date: 1827 a fraction with a fraction or mixed number in the numerator or denominator or both — compare simple fraction
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complex fraction
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Complex fraction — Fraction Frac tion, n. [F. fraction, L. fractio a breaking, fr. frangere, fractum, to break. See {Break}.] 1. The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Neither can the natural body of Christ be… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Complex fraction — Complex Com plex (k[o^]m pl[e^]ks), a. [L. complexus, p. p. of complecti to entwine around, comprise; com + plectere to twist, akin to plicare to fold. See {Plait}, n.] 1. Composed of two or more parts; composite; not simple; as, a complex being; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
complex fraction — n. a fraction with a fraction in its numerator or denominator, or in both … English World dictionary
complex fraction — noun a fraction with fractions in the numerator or denominator • Syn: ↑compound fraction • Hypernyms: ↑fraction * * * noun : a fraction having a fraction or mixed number in the numerator or denominator or in each called also compound fraction * * … Useful english dictionary
complex fraction — fraction which is combined together with a whole number (such as 3 1/2) … English contemporary dictionary
complex fraction — Math. a fraction in which the numerator or the denominator or both contain one or more fractions. Also called compound fraction. [1820 30] * * * … Universalium
complex fraction — com′plex frac′tion n. math. a fraction in which the numerator or the denominator or both contain one or more fractions Also called compound fraction • Etymology: 1820–30 … From formal English to slang
complex fraction — /kɒmplɛks ˈfrækʃən/ (say kompleks frakshuhn) noun a fraction expressing a ratio between fractions or mixed numbers, or between a fraction or mixed number and a whole number …
Complex — Com plex (k[o^]m pl[e^]ks), a. [L. complexus, p. p. of complecti to entwine around, comprise; com + plectere to twist, akin to plicare to fold. See {Plait}, n.] 1. Composed of two or more parts; composite; not simple; as, a complex being; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Complex number — Complex Com plex (k[o^]m pl[e^]ks), a. [L. complexus, p. p. of complecti to entwine around, comprise; com + plectere to twist, akin to plicare to fold. See {Plait}, n.] 1. Composed of two or more parts; composite; not simple; as, a complex being; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
