Fractile

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The value of a distribution for which some fraction of the sample lies below.

    "The q-quantile is the same as the (1/q)-fractile."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing the quality of a sedimentary stone as it relates to the sediments to cohesively bond without fracturing.

    "A stone with a low fractile strength lacks tensile strength and will crack or crumble under stress or pressure."

Example

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"The q-quantile is the same as the (1/q)-fractile."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From fract(ion) + -ile.

Etymology 2

From fract(ure) + -ile.

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