one-fifth

noun

One of five equal parts (1/5, ⅕, 0.2).

Similar
fifthfifth parttwenty percent

Meanings

nounone-fifth (uncountable)

alternative one fifth

  1. uncountableOne of five equal parts (1/5, ⅕, 0.2).

Synonyms & antonyms

nounone part in five equal parts

Similar
fifthfifth parttwenty percent
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Chicago

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