Used in a minority of countries to pretend the presence of a metric system, when in fact a non-metric system is used. Instead of using a designated smaller unit or real fraction, the bigger unit is used with a decimal point.
More often used in combination with the decimal system to describe numbers that are not even.
More often used in combination with the decimal system to describe numbers that are not even.
Geoff: “It’m 6 feet and 5 inches tall.”
Heidi: “uh… I only know the metric system.”
Geoff: “Oh, sorry. That’s 6 5/12 feet.”
Heidi: “That’s a real fraction, not metric, though.”
Geoff: “Oh right. I mean 6.42 feet.”
Heidi: “OK, that’s a decimal fraction alright, but still not metric 🤣”
Geoff: “Hey Siri, what’s 6 feet and 5 inches in metric?”
Siri: “6 feet, 5 inches is equivalent to about 1.96 meters.”
Heidi: “uh… I only know the metric system.”
Geoff: “Oh, sorry. That’s 6 5/12 feet.”
Heidi: “That’s a real fraction, not metric, though.”
Geoff: “Oh right. I mean 6.42 feet.”
Heidi: “OK, that’s a decimal fraction alright, but still not metric 🤣”
Geoff: “Hey Siri, what’s 6 feet and 5 inches in metric?”
Siri: “6 feet, 5 inches is equivalent to about 1.96 meters.”
by Phrackle April 11, 2021
To accomplish a task by completing small, discrete portions until achieving the desired state of completion.
I did my laundry by fractional ass-ing it. Wash yesterday, dry today, might fold tomorrow but might not.
by Wags86 May 15, 2022
The almost impossible ability to separate facts from fiction due to the tiny amount of probable truth we as humans today... have obtained.
The older I get, the more I see SCIENCE-FRACTION as a sad condition. Until we can find more absolute science... it’s often just guessing.
by Major T. May 03, 2019
Mr. Nolan: Alright, so we hate these fractions in this equation, so let's kill them. This is Fractional Genocide.
by Mercalicious April 04, 2012
A phrase used by math teachers as a substitute for mother fucker. Originated from a math teacher by the name of Mr. Avasan.
by Mysterious R November 28, 2018
by Tonweeweeweeweewee December 28, 2015
Shit Fortnite player who came LAST (33rd fucking place) with UNCONTESTED Corny Complex in the FNCS finals.
by RATIOOOOOOOO October 28, 2021