fragment

noun
UK: /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
US: /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

  1. A small piece broken or separated from something.

    1. I found a fragment of glass on the floor after the window broke.
    2. The archaeologist discovered a fragment of pottery, hinting at the ancient civilization.

  2. An incomplete part; a portion that is broken off or detached.

    1. This fragment of information helped me to solve the puzzle.
    2. Only a fragment of the original manuscript survived the fire.

Synonyms

shard chip portion scrap sliver segment bit piece section
fragment verb

  1. To break something into small pieces.

    1. The explosion fragmented the rock into tiny pieces.
    2. The grenade is designed to fragment upon impact, increasing its area of effect.

  2. To divide or break up into smaller, separate parts.

    1. The political party began to fragment after the leader resigned.
    2. The software update can fragment the hard drive, slowing down the computer.
fragment adjective

  1. Broken into pieces; consisting of fragments.

    1. We found fragment remains of an old vase.
    2. The museum displayed the fragment mosaic, carefully pieced together.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fragment" in English means: A small piece broken or separated from something., An incomplete part; a portion that is broken off or detached..

The phonetic transcription of "fragment" is /ˈfræɡ.mənt/ in British English and /ˈfræɡ.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fragment": shard, chip, portion, scrap, sliver, segment, bit, piece, section.

Example usage of "fragment": "I found a fragment of glass on the floor after the window broke.". More examples on the page.