IPA: /pərˈsɛnt/
KK: /pərˈsɛnt/
adjective
Definition: Relating to a part of a whole that is divided into 100 equal parts.
Example: The bank offers a 3 percent interest rate on savings accounts.
adverb
Definition: A way to express a number as a fraction of 100, often used to describe proportions or rates.
Example: The store is offering a 20 percent discount on all items this week.
noun
Definition: A part of a whole expressed in hundredths, often used to describe a proportion or rate.
Example: The report states that 42 percent of the alumni contributed to the endowment.