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to fragmentize

to fragmentize

1 8.2
To break something into many small pieces
  • verb
  • /ˈfræɡmənˌtaɪz/
: fragmentar
  • The artist decided to fragmentize the artwork to create a more dynamic display.

Examples

  • Capricious and subjective (re) classifications of the Comedia, both past and present, have served only to disconcert and fragmentize the genre.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The explosion caused the concrete wall to fragmentize into numerous pieces.

  • When the software crashed, it began to fragmentize the files on the hard drive.

Synonyms

to break
vsto fragmentize
∞ 1.0

To change a large bill into smaller bills

specifically means breaking into fragments or multiple small parts
to tear
vsto fragmentize
∞ 1.0

To pull something so it breaks into pieces

covers breaking by any means rather than only pulling or ripping
to divide
vsto fragmentize
494 1.1

To split something into parts or groups

specifies breaking into physical fragments rather than grouping or sharing
to split
vsto fragmentize
452 1.3

To break something into two or more parts

means breaking into many small fragments rather than clear parts
to break down
vsto fragmentize
206 2.8

To separate something into smaller parts to explain or study it

focuses on breaking into fragments rather than analytical separation
to break up
vsto fragmentize
162 2.7

Separate something into smaller pieces

stresses forming fragments specifically rather than general division
to shatter
vsto fragmentize
145 2.8

To break suddenly into many small pieces, like glass

describes breaking without implying the sudden, explosive quality
to split up
vsto fragmentize
125 2.6

To divide something into smaller parts

is about breaking into small pieces rather than larger distinct parts
to tear up
vsto fragmentize
124 2.7

To rip something into small pieces

describes breaking into parts generally rather than hand tearing
to dismantle
vsto fragmentize
107 4.2

Take something apart into separate pieces

focuses on creating loose fragments rather than careful part removal
to come apart
vsto fragmentize
50 3.1

To break into pieces or fall into separate parts

describes active breaking into fragments rather than passive falling apart
to disintegrate
vsto fragmentize
50 5.8

Fall apart into smaller pieces or stop working together

focuses on active breaking into fragments rather than gradual loss
to rip up
vsto fragmentize
48 2.8

To tear something into small pieces

is about breaking into fragments without stressing tearing action
to break apart
vsto fragmentize
46 3.0

To separate into pieces, for example a machine or a group

implies breaking into many fragments rather than simple separation
to smash up
vsto fragmentize
  • Informal
27 4.7

To damage something very badly so it breaks into pieces

involves breaking into pieces without stressing violent damage
to disassemble
vsto fragmentize
21 3.8

To take something apart into separate pieces

means breaking into fragments rather than ordered component removal
to splinter
vsto fragmentize
20 3.9

To break into many small, sharp pieces like wood or glass

covers breaking generally rather than producing thin sharp slivers
to fragment
vsto fragmentize
18 3.7

To break into small pieces or make something break apart

has identical meaning but is a different word form
to cut to pieces
vsto fragmentize
9 5.4

Break something into many small parts or hurt someone very badly

is neutral about forceful shredding and just means breaking into parts
to subdivide
vsto fragmentize
8 4.2

To split something into smaller parts

implies broken fragments rather than orderly or repeated subdivision
to dismember
vsto fragmentize
  • Offensive
6 9.0

To divide something into parts, often breaking a company or country

covers breaking into fragments but not necessarily violent cutting
to rip it up
vsto fragmentize
  • Informal
6 6.7

To tear something into pieces or throw it away and start again

focuses on breaking into pieces, not on discarding or restarting
to chunk
vsto fragmentize
3 3.2

To break something into smaller parts

goes further to suggest many small fragments rather than chunks
to dissever
vsto fragmentize
  • Formal
1 9.9

To cut or separate something into parts, often by breaking it

implies breaking into loose fragments rather than neat severing
to discerp
vsto fragmentize
  • Archaic
9.9

To tear something into separate parts, usually by force

is about breaking into fragments generally rather than emphasizing tearing

Antonyms

to integrate
131 4.1

To join things or ideas so they form one whole

to unify
55 3.7

To bring people or things together into one group

How Fragmented

to pulverize
  • US
8 7.4
to shatter
145 2.8
to fragmentize
1 8.2
to break
∞ 1.0
to split
452 1.3

Surface Forms

fragmentize infinitive
fragmentized past
fragmentized past participle
fragmentizing present participle
fragmentizes third person singular

Morphology

fragmentize = fragment (transparent) = fragment + ize

Formed by adding the productive verb-forming suffix '-ize' to 'fragment', meaning 'to make into fragments'.

Etymology

Fragmentize comes from the common word fragment, which means 'a small broken piece', and the ending -ize, which means 'to make' or 'to cause'. So, to fragmentize something is to 'make it into pieces' or to break it into fragments.