One-fifth (Noun)
Meaning
One part in five equal parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The recipe calls for one-fifth of a cup of sugar to be mixed with four other ingredients.
- She sold one-fifth of her shares in the company to pay off her debt.
- The company will donate one-fifth of its profits to charity this year.
- The committee consists of 20 members, and each member represents one-fifth of the population's interests.
- To make the solution, mix one-fifth of water with four parts of the cleaning agent.