fragmentation
Meanings
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Noun or Verb
The act or process of breaking something into smaller pieces or parts.
- "The explosion caused fragmentation of the concrete."
- "The report was fragmented into sections for easy reading."
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Noun
A fractured or disconnected condition or state.
- "The political situation in the region is in a state of fragmentation."
- "The shattered glass was in a state of fragmentation."
Antonyms
defragmentation
Synonyms
fragmentization
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fragmentationagitation , nation , vacation
Variants
List of all variants of fragmentation that leads to same resultfragmentate , fragmentated , fragmentates , fragmentating , fragmentation , fragmentations , fragmentation bomb , fragmentation bombs , fragmentation grenade , fragmentation grenades
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'fragmentum' meaning 'a broken piece'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'fragmentation' is also used in computer science to describe the breaking down of large files into smaller pieces for efficient storage and transfer.
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The largest known fragment of the Titanic, the RMS Carpathia's anchor chain, weighed over 17 tons and was made up of over 3,000 individual links.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Fracture: The breaking or cracking of a solid object.
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Disintegration: The process of breaking down or falling apart.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, fragmentation is often used to represent a disjointed or chaotic narrative, such as in James Joyce's 'Ulysses' or Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway'. In art, fragmentation can be seen in the works of artists like Picasso and Braque, who broke traditional forms into abstract shapes.
How to Memorize "fragmentation"
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visualize
- Visualize a concrete object being broken into smaller pieces.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of something being broken into smaller parts.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym F.R.A.G.M.E.N.T. to remember the definition: Fractured, Reassembled, And Generally Made into New, Tiny Entities.
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