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/frˈækʃənəl kˈərənsi/ Listen $Listen 'fractional currency'$

adjective

Fractional adj.

Of or pertaining to fractions or a fraction; constituting a fraction; as, fractional numbers.

Relatively small; inconsiderable; insignificant; as, a fractional part of the population.

Fractional crystallization (Chem.), a process of gradual and approximate purification and separation, by means of repeated solution and crystallization therefrom.

Fractional currency, small coin, or paper notes, in circulation, of less value than the monetary unit.

Fractional distillation (Chem.), a process of distillation so conducted that a mixture of liquids, differing considerably from each other in their boiling points, can be separated into its constituents.

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Etymology of 'Fractional currency'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Fractional currency" Quotes from Famous Books

... ran the two boys, hot, dusty, and excited,—Arthur with a handful of "fractional currency," and Jack waving ...

— Nine Little Goslings • Susan Coolidge