(ra-tion-al-num-ber) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a number that can be expressed as a fraction where both the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number) are whole numbers.

Example Sentence

The fraction 1/2 is an example of a rational number.

Synonyms

fraction; decimal; quotient

Antonyms

irrational number; non-fractional number

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