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Term: one-eighth

Definition:

One-eighth is a noun that refers to a quantity that is equal to one out of eight equal parts.

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense: Fraction

   Usage: In mathematics, one-eighth represents the fraction 1/8.

   Example Sentence: The recipe calls for one-eighth of a cup of sugar.

2. Sense: Proportion

   Usage: In cooking, one-eighth can refer to the proportion used for a particular ingredient.

   Example Sentence: Add one-eighth of a teaspoon of salt to the mixture for a balanced flavor.

3. Sense: Share

   Usage: One-eighth can describe a division of something into eight equal parts.

   Example Sentence: He inherited one-eighth of his grandfather's estate.

4. Sense: Time Period

   Usage: One-eighth can also refer to an eighth part of a specific time duration.

   Example Sentence: The second hand moves one-eighth of the way around the clock every second.

Possible Related Products:

• Books on one-eighth fractions
• Cooking spoons for measuring one-eighth proportions