What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not the whole of trial can collapse (10)" mean?

The definition is "Not the whole". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OFTRIALCAN ("of trial can") [anagram: "collapse"] = FRACTIONAL; definition: "Not the whole" The answer is FRACTIONAL.

Not the whole of trial can collapse (10)

Guardian Cryptic #27359 | 1 Down | 2017-11-20 flower

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