Fragment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Fragment
Fragment (noun)
- a part broken off, detached, or incomplete
Fragment (verb)
- to fall to pieces
- to break up or apart into fragments
Fragment (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
"you can fragment that peanut brittle easily, but how it breaks is basically up to the brittle"
Fragment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
"charred fragments of the exploded rocket were scattered over a huge area of ground"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fragment
The most common words with a similar meaning to Fragment:
Near Antonyms of Fragment
Word Forms of Fragment
Inflections: fragmented, fragmenting, fragments
Origin & Etymology of Fragment
Middle English, borrowed from Latin fragmentum, from frag-, variant stem of frangere "to break, shatter" + -mentum -ment break:1
First known use: 15th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Fragment
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 11
- Topics: Advanced GRE / C2
Words & Phrases Containing Fragment
Frequently Asked Questions about Fragment
What does "Fragment" mean?
"Fragment" means a part broken off, detached, or incomplete. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a part broken off, detached, or incomplete. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Fragment"?
Other words for "Fragment" include break, break up, bust, disintegrate, dismember, disrupt, fracture and rive. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fragment" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Fragment"?
There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fragment". Common alternatives include break, break up, bust, disintegrate, dismember, disrupt, fracture, rive, bit and fraction.
How do you use "Fragment" in a sentence?
Examples of "Fragment" in a sentence: "you can fragment that peanut brittle easily, but how it breaks is basically up to the brittle"; "charred fragments of the exploded rocket were scattered over a huge area of ground".
Is "Fragment" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Fragment" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Fragment" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Fragment" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.
How do you pronounce "Fragment"?
"Fragment" is pronounced /ˈfrag-mənt/ as a noun and /ˈfrag-ˌment/ as a verb and divided into syllables as frag·ment.
What is the origin of the word "Fragment"?
"Fragment" comes from Middle English, borrowed from Latin fragmentum, from frag-, variant stem of frangere "to break, shatter" + -mentum -ment break:1. First known use: 15th century.