adjective
Uncommon
fragmented
Fragmented (adjective) means Broken into separate, disconnected pieces. Example: “His memory of the accident was fragmented and unreliable.”
adjective
1
Broken into separate, disconnected pieces.
"His memory of the accident was fragmented and unreliable."
"The market is fragmented among dozens of small competitors."
How to use fragmented
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSplit up into disconnected pieces rather than forming one whole.
Common pairings
fragmented memory
fragmented market
fragmented data
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more fragmented
- Superlative
- most fragmented
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Rhymes for fragmented
vented
dented
scented
talented
demented
invented
oriented
lamented
patented
cemented
fermented
contented
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fragmented” mean?
The word “fragmented” means broken into separate, disconnected pieces. In plain terms, split up into disconnected pieces rather than forming one whole.
How do you use “fragmented” in a sentence?
Here is “fragmented” used in a sentence: “His memory of the accident was fragmented and unreliable.”
What part of speech is “fragmented”?
“Fragmented” is an adjective.
Is “fragmented” a common word?
“Fragmented” is an uncommon word in modern English.
