Fragment

/ˈfræɡmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small part or portion broken off from something larger.

In the archaeological dig, we discovered a fragment of ancient pottery.

An incomplete or unpolished part of a whole, often used in literature or music.

She submitted a fragment of her novel to the writing contest.

A portion of a shattered or broken object.

The glass fragment on the floor hinted at an earlier accident.

verb

To break or cause to break into pieces; to detach.

The painter decided to fragment the image into smaller sections for a modern effect.

From Latin 'fragmentum', from 'frangere' meaning to break.

fragment of a dream

A small, unclear memory or vision of a dream.

fragmentary evidence

Incomplete evidence that does not provide a full picture.

fragment one's thoughts

To interrupt oneself or deal with disjointed ideas.

fragmentation

The process or state of breaking into separate parts.

fractal

A complex geometric shape made up of parts similar to the whole.

frangible

Capable of being broken; breakable.

A small, incomplete part of something, often used in discussions about digital content or media.

I saw a fragment of that movie on YouTube.

A brief, disjointed thought or idea, especially in conversations.

He just dropped a fragment about his plans for next week.