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
