fragment — A small part broken or separated from something larger. An incomplete piece of something that was once whole.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small part broken or separated from something larger. An incomplete piece of something that was once whole.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfræɡmənt/
Example Sentences
- My phone screen fragmented after I used it as a hammer.
- The detective pieced together fragments of the torn letter.
- His diet plan fragments every time he passes a pizza shop.
fragment
NOUN[/ˈfræɡmənt/]
A small part broken or separated from something larger. An incomplete piece of something that was once whole.
A small part broken or separated from something larger. An incomplete piece of something that was once whole.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fragmentum', derived from 'frangere' meaning 'to break or shatter'. Think of glass breaking into scattered pieces.
Breakdown
frag- (to break) + -ment (result/state suffix) = the result of breaking
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My phone screen fragmented after I used it as a hammer.”
“The detective pieced together fragments of the torn letter.”
“His diet plan fragments every time he passes a pizza shop.”
“Scientists analyzed fragments of the meteorite.”
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