Definition

The process of breaking something into smaller pieces or parts.

Example

The fragmentation of the file made it slower to access.

Conversation

Have you heard about the fragmentation issue on my computer?

Yeah, I remember you mentioning it before; it can really slow things down.

Exactly! I need to defragment my hard drive to fix the fragmentation.

That's a good idea — it should definitely help improve the performance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fragmentation → It is formed from "fragment" (from Latin "fragmentum", meaning a piece or broken part) and "-ation" (meaning the action or process of). The word "fragmentation" refers to the process of breaking something into pieces or parts.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'fragment' as a 'broken piece' and '-ation' as the process of doing something. So, fragmentation is the process of breaking something into pieces.

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