[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["Mathematics.a number usually expressed in the forma/b.a ratio of algebraic quantities similarly expressed.", "a number usually expressed in the forma/b.", "a ratio of algebraic quantities similarly expressed.", "Chemistry.(in a volatile mixture) a component whose range of boiling point temperatures allows it to be separated from other components by fractionation.", "a part as distinct from the whole of anything; portion or section:The meeting started with a fraction of us present.", "a very small part or segment of anything; minute portion:Only a fraction of the work was completed on time.", "a very small amount; a little bit:It was only a fraction away from completion.", "a piece broken off; fragment or bit.", "the act of breaking.", "Ecclesiastical.(in a Eucharistic service) the breaking of the Host."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with or without object)", "List Items": ["to divide or break into fractions, sections, factions, etc.:Dissension threatens to fraction the powerful union."]}]