fragmental

7.9

Having small separate parts that are not complete

adjective
/fræɡˈmɛntəl/

: 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.