three-quarters

UK: ˌθriːˈkwɔːtəz | US: ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz

Definition

  1. n. a fraction equal to three out of four equal parts (75%)

  2. adj. consisting of or amounting to three-quarters of something

Structure
three <number 3>quarters <fourth parts>
Etymology

The word "three-quarters" is a compound formed by combining "three" (from Old English "þrīe," meaning the number 3) and "quarters" (from Latin "quartarius," via Old French "quartier," meaning one-fourth parts). The term logically represents three parts out of four, a concept rooted in early fractional systems. Its usage reflects the practicality of dividing wholes into measurable portions, common in trade, timekeeping, and mathematics.

Examples

  1. She drank three-quarters of the bottle before realizing it was too much.

  2. The project is three-quarters complete and should finish on schedule.

  3. Three-quarters of the class voted in favor of the new rule.

  4. The recipe calls for three-quarters of a cup of sugar.

  5. He owns three-quarters of the company’s shares.