HeyRuaHow to say “partial fraction” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochodán
- English:
- partial fraction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khuh-dawn” /ˈfˠɔxəd̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fochodáin (partial fractions)
- Genitive singular:
- fochodáin, an fhochodáin (e.g. uimhreoir an fhochodáin, the numerator of the partial fraction)
- Genitive plural:
- fochodán, na bhfochodán (e.g. suim na bhfochodán, the sum of the partial fractions)
What does “fochodán” mean?
- partial fraction
- In mathematics, one of the simpler fractions into which a more complicated algebraic fraction can be split.Also: fraction decomposition.
“Fochodán” with the article
The plural of partial fraction in Irish is fochodáin. Here is fochodán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochodán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochodán, the Irish word for partial fraction.
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Partial fraction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for partial fraction?
The Irish for partial fraction is fochodán (pronounced “FUH-khuh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochodáin.
How do you pronounce fochodán in Irish?
Fochodán is said like “FUH-khuh-dawn” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxəd̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of partial fraction in Irish?
The plural of fochodán is fochodáin; with the article, na fochodáin means “the partial fractions”. The genitive plural is fochodán, as in suim na bhfochodán (the sum of the partial fractions).
Why does fochodán change to fhochodán or bhfochodán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochodán becomes m'fhochodán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochodán (eclipsis).
How is 'fochodán' formed?
It is 'fo-' (sub, partial) plus 'codán' (fraction), with lenition of the c, so 'fochodán' means a partial or sub-fraction.
