fractionally

adverb

Definition of fractionallynext
as in imperceptibly

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Recent Examples of fractionally In the decade between 2026 and 2016, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the hours men spend on household activities have fractionally increased, while the hours carried out by women have slightly decreased. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 SoFi Technologies — The digital financial services company's stock was fractionally higher after Piper Sandler initiated research coverage with an overweight rating. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 Dividends, corporate actions, tax reporting and reconciliation all become more complicated when positions are held fractionally across multiple currencies and markets. — Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Gas prices were down fractionally compared to Wednesday, but will likely catch up to the most recent spike in oil in the coming days. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 The two Republicans lead other candidates only fractionally, according to results released Wednesday by UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies and co-sponsored by The Times. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 Naturally, players will do anything to make the hole feel even fractionally more approachable and comfortable off the tee. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026 The moon — appearing fractionally smaller than usual — was unable to cover the entirety of the sun's disk, leaving a thin sliver of its outer edge visible to surround Earth's natural satellite to create a ring in the skies over Antarctica. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026 Indeed, data center infrastructure provider Vertiv Holdings shares closed fractionally higher after having fallen more than 7%. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractionally
  1. imperceptibly
  2. progressively
  3. increasingly
  4. slowly
Adverb
  • The eggs are drizzled, almost imperceptibly, with honey that gives the dish fabulous depth.
    — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Inflammation triggered by obesity gums up these actions, causing both blood sugar and cholesterol levels to rise silently, gradually, and imperceptibly, causing harm.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of imperceptibly
Adverb
  • At the same time, increasing the dose beyond a certain range produces progressively smaller increases in some opioid effects.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Much of this debt has funded investment that has generated progressively lower—even negative—economic returns, including excess residential real estate, underutilized infrastructure, and manufacturing capacity that far outstrips demand.
    — MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of progressively
Adverb
  • In recent weeks, Warsh’s and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s approaches to recent market moves increasingly seem to be at odds with each other.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That reach has made the company an increasingly important link between farms and some of America's biggest food companies, and heightens the risk of food safety problems spreading.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of increasingly
Adverb
  • Moving slowly is important and will help keep you off a buck’s radar.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Pets Table takes a fresh approach by slowly cooking its recipes to help maintain naturally occurring vitamins, protein content, and flavor.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of slowly

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“Fractionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractionally. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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