fragmented — broken into small separate parts; lacking unity or coherence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: broken into small separate parts; lacking unity or coherence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfræɡməntɪd/
Example Sentences
- His fragmented explanation sounded like he was making excuses for forgetting their anniversary.
- The company's fragmented approach to customer service left clients confused.
- After staying up all night gaming, his fragmented thoughts couldn't handle basic math.
fragmented
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfræɡməntɪd/]
broken into small separate parts; lacking unity or coherence
After the earthquake, the ancient vase lay fragmented across the museum floor.
His fragmented past was documented, yet his mind stayed tormented
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin fragmentum (fragment, piece), which comes from frangere (to break). The word originally referred to broken pieces or shattered parts, combining the verb's sense of breaking with the noun form indicating the resulting fragments.
Breakdown
fragment (from Latin fragmentum, meaning piece or broken part) + -ed (past participle suffix forming an adjective meaning broken into fragments or existing in broken pieces).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His fragmented explanation sounded like he was making excuses for forgetting their anniversary.”
“The company's fragmented approach to customer service left clients confused.”
“After staying up all night gaming, his fragmented thoughts couldn't handle basic math.”
“The fragmented political landscape made coalition building extremely difficult.”
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