Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fraction-of-a-second
noun
/ˈfrak-shən əv ə ˈsɛkənd/
Definition
A very short period of time, often used to describe something that happens almost instantaneously.
Examples
- The athlete reacted in a fraction of a second to the starting gun.
- Technology has advanced to such a degree that we can process information in a fraction of a second.
- In a fraction of a second, the performer completed the complex trick.
Meaning
The term indicates a duration that is less than one second; it emphasizes speed or immediacy in a specific context.
Synonyms
- instant
- moment
- split second
- blink of an eye
