adjective Uncommon

fragmented

Fragmented (adjective) means Broken into separate, disconnected pieces. Example: “His memory of the accident was fragmented and unreliable.”

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishSplit up into disconnected pieces rather than forming one whole.

Common pairings

fragmented memory fragmented market fragmented data

Word forms

more fragmented comparative, most fragmented superlative

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Rhymes for fragmented

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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.