Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

three-fourths

Fraction
/ˌθriː ˈfɔːrθs/
Definition
Three-fourths is a fraction that represents three out of four equal parts of a whole.
Examples
  • Three-fourths of the cake was eaten by the party guests.
  • She scored three-fourths of the points needed to pass.
  • If you fill the tank three-fourths full, you’ll have enough fuel for the trip.
Meaning
It is often used to describe a quantity that is 75% of something.
Synonyms
  • Seventy-five percent
  • Three-quarters
  • 0.75