fragmented

adjective
UK: /ˈfræɡ.mən.tɪd/
US: /ˈfræɡ.mən.tɪd/

  1. Broken into pieces or parts.

    1. The vase was fragmented after it fell.
    2. The organization became fragmented following the leader's departure.

  2. Divided or separated into smaller, disconnected parts.

    1. The mirror shattered and fragmented on impact with the floor.
    2. The country's political system has become increasingly fragmented in recent years.

  3. Not complete or whole; existing only in incomplete parts.

    1. The memory is fragmented, I can't recall everything.
    2. Only fragmented sections of the ancient scroll were recovered from the ruins.

Synonyms

disconnected split separate incomplete broken
fragmented verb

  1. Past tense of fragment: to break or separate into fragments.

    1. The glass fragmented when the ball hit it.
    2. The old empire fragmented into several independent states after the war.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fragmented" in English means: Broken into pieces or parts., Divided or separated into smaller, disconnected parts., Not complete or whole; existing only in incomplete parts..

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

Synonyms for "fragmented": disconnected, split, separate, incomplete, broken.

Example usage of "fragmented": "The vase was fragmented after it fell.". More examples on the page.