seven-eighths
Fraction before unity
Seven-eighths is the fraction 7/8, representing seven parts of something divided into eight equal parts.
As an adjective, it describes something that is nearly but not quite complete or full-sized: a seven-eighths scale model, seven-eighths of the way there.
In sewing, a seven-eighths sleeve falls between the elbow and wrist.
Number being divided
- denominatorFraction's bottom number
- proportionComparative relation of parts
- ratioComparative numerical relation
- three-quartersSeventy-five percent portion
half · quarter · sixteenth · part · segment · slice · piece · share
Twelfth of a foot
- seam allowanceFabric between edge and stitches
- yardLinear measure or grounds
- hemFolded garment edge
- selvageFinished cloth edge
pattern · tailoring · dressmaking · inseam · gauge · precision · marking · cutting
Intensely excessive in force
- supermajorityVote exceeding simple majority
- predominantMost common or powerful
- preponderanceSuperiority in weight or number
- bulkMain mass or size
vast · substantial · considerable · commanding · lion's share · most · prevailing
numerator
Number being divided
- denominatorFraction's bottom number
- proportionComparative relation of parts
- ratioComparative numerical relation
three-quarters · half · quarter · sixteenth · part · segment · slice · piece · share · percentage
inch
Twelfth of a foot
- seam allowanceFabric between edge and stitches
- yardLinear measure or grounds
- hemFolded garment edge
selvage · pattern · tailoring · dressmaking · inseam · gauge · precision · marking · cutting · fabric
overwhelming
Intensely excessive in force
- supermajorityVote exceeding simple majority
- predominantMost common or powerful
- preponderanceSuperiority in weight or number
bulk · vast · substantial · considerable · commanding · lion's share · most · prevailing
almost
Short of completely