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What is another word for rationals?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈaʃənə͡lz] (IPA)

Rational numbers are numbers that can be written as a ratio of two integers. Other synonyms for rationals include fractions, proper fractions, and decimals. Fractions show how many parts of a whole number there are, while decimals show the value of a fraction in decimal form. Proper fractions are fractions where the numerator is smaller than the denominator, and they are less than one. Rational numbers are used in many areas of mathematics and science, and are important in everyday life. For example, calculating a tip or dividing a pizza among friends requires an understanding of rational numbers.
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What are the hypernyms for Rationals?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    numbers, mathematical objects, abstract entities, algebraic objects.

Usage examples for Rationals

We used to tie up our skirts with string so as to run the better, for we were not allowed to wear rationals like I'm wearing now.
"Paris From the "Three Cities""
Emile Zola
"Ah," she continued in a jesting way, "there is nothing like rationals, you know!
"Paris From the "Three Cities""
Emile Zola
What shall we say, when boundless bliss Is offer'd to mankind, And to that offer when a race Of rationals is blind?
"The Poetical Works of Edward Young, Volume 2"
Edward Young

Famous quotes with Rationals

  • The integers, the rationals, and the irrationals, taken together, make up the continuum of numbers. It's called a continuum because the numbers are packed together along the real number line with no empty spaces between them.
    Brian Hayes (scientist)

Related words: what is a rational number, what is a rational equation, what is a rational expression, is a rational number

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