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==Origins==
==Origins==
*7. Any one of the portions, differing in [[physical]] or [[chemical]] properties, into which a mixture may be separated, esp. by physical [[method]]s.
*7. Any one of the portions, differing in [[physical]] or [[chemical]] properties, into which a mixture may be separated, esp. by physical [[method]]s.
*8. In Communist use: see quots. 1922 and 1927. Also, a deviant or [[schismatic]] [[group]]. Hence fractionism, the views or policies of such a [[group]]; fractionist, a member or adherent of such a group. Also (all forms) transf. Cf. FRACTIONAL a. c. Hence fraction v., to break into fractions or pieces. fractionlet, a small fragment.
*8. In Communist use: see quots. 1922 and 1927. Also, a deviant or [[schismatic]] [[group]]. Hence fractionism, the views or policies of such a [[group]]; fractionist, a member or adherent of such a group. Also (all forms) transf. Cf. FRACTIONAL a. c. Hence fraction v., to break into fractions or pieces. fractionlet, a small fragment.
==See also==
*'''''[[Unit]]'''''
*'''''[[Union]]'''''
*'''''[[Integration]]'''''
*'''''[[12:7 The Part and the Whole|The Part and the Whole]]'''''
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