splintering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of breaking or shattering something into smaller pieces or fragments.

  - "After the earthquake, the buildings splintered into rubble."
  - "The vase splintered when it hit the floor."
  - "The ice splintered under the weight of the explorers."

• Noun

  A fragment or piece broken off from a larger whole.

  - "The splinter in my finger was painful."
  - "The splintered wood was smooth and polished."
  - "The splinter group of rebels refused to negotiate."

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Variants

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splinter , splintered , splintering , splinters

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to split' in Old English. The word evolved to 'splinter' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'splinter group' is used to describe a small faction that breaks away from a larger organization.

2. In woodworking, a splinter is a thin, sharp piece of wood that can cause injury.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fracturing: A related concept to 'splintering', which refers to the process of breaking something into larger pieces.

2. Fragmentation: The process of dividing something into smaller parts, often used in political or social contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'splintering' is often used as a metaphor for emotional fragmentation or psychological disintegration.

How to Memorize "splintering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of wood or ice breaking into smaller pieces.
   - Visualize the sensation of a splinter in your finger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'splintering' with the sound of breaking glass.
   - Think of the word 'shatter' when you see 'splintering'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'splintering' starts with the letter 'S' and sounds like 'shattering'.

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