fragmentary — Consisting of small parts that are disconnected or incomplete. Existing only in fragments, not forming a complete whole.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Consisting of small parts that are disconnected or incomplete. Existing only in fragments, not forming a complete whole.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfræɡmənˌteri/
Korean meaning: 단편적인, 파편적인, 불완전한
Korean pronunciation: 프래그-먼터-리 (강세: 프래그)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's fragmentary stories about her youth left me wanting to know more.
- After the party, I only had fragmentary memories of dancing on the table.
- The archaeologist pieced together the fragmentary pottery to understand ancient cooking methods.
fragmentary
ADJECTIVE//ˈfræɡmənˌteri//
Consisting of small parts that are disconnected or incomplete. Existing only in fragments, not forming a complete whole.
Consisting of small parts that are disconnected or incomplete. Existing only in fragments, not forming a complete whole.
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Origin
From Latin 'fragmentum' meaning a broken piece or fragment, derived from 'frangere' meaning to break or shatter.
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“My grandmother's fragmentary stories about her youth left me wanting to know more.”
“After the party, I only had fragmentary memories of dancing on the table.”
“The archaeologist pieced together the fragmentary pottery to understand ancient cooking methods.”
“His fragmentary explanation of why he was late included aliens, a traffic jam, and a lost sock.”
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