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fragmental

fragmental

7.9
Having small separate parts that are not complete
  • adjective
  • /fræɡˈmɛntəl/
translation icon : fragmentario
  • The old manuscript survived only in fragmental form, making it challenging to interpret.

Examples

  • The artist's style is very fragmental.

  • Archaeologists uncovered fragmental remains of ancient pottery at the site.

  • The report was based on fragmental data rather than a complete analysis.

  • Her notes were fragmental and difficult to understand.

  • The archaeologists discovered many fragmental pieces of pottery at the ancient site.

  • Her presentation was fragmental, with various points that didn't connect well.

  • The report was deemed fragmental because it only addressed parts of the overall issue.

Synonyms

fragmented
vsfragmental
9 4.4

Not whole because it is broken into separate parts

focuses on small disconnected incomplete parts rather than a prior whole
fragmentary
vsfragmental
5 7.0

Has small parts that are not whole or joined

is the same in meaning but differs only in form
segmentary
vsfragmental
7.9

A system with separate parts that work on their own

emphasizes small incomplete disconnected parts rather than general segments

Antonyms

whole
∞ 1.0

Complete and not broken or divided

complete
497 1.0

Having all needed parts and nothing missing

How Fragmented

fragmented
9 4.4
fragmental
7.9
incomplete
117 3.4
partial
203 3.4

Surface Forms

fragmental positive

Morphology

fragmental = fragment (transparent) = fragment + al

The adjective is a straightforward formation from 'fragment' with the relational suffix '-al', meaning 'of or relating to fragments'.

Etymology

Fragmental comes from fragment plus the ending -al. Fragment originally meant a 'broken piece' and is the same root you find in fracture and fragile. So, fragmental describes something made of small, broken, or not complete parts.