fragmented
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfræɡ.məntɪd/
KK: /ˈfræɡ.men.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is broken into smaller pieces or parts.
Example
The report was fragmented, making it hard to understand the main points.
Conversation
Have you noticed how fragmented our plans have been lately?
Yeah, it feels like we can never stick to one idea.
I think we need to find a way to make them more cohesive.
Definitely! A clearer plan would help us a lot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
broken
disjointed
scattered
Antonyms
whole
unified
continuous
verb
Definition
To break something into smaller pieces or parts.
Example
The report was fragmented into several sections, making it hard to follow.
Tense Forms
Past: fragmented
Past Participle: fragmented
Conversation
Did you see how that vase fragmented when it fell?
Yeah, it shattered into a million pieces!
I was so surprised — I thought it was unbreakable.
Root Explanation
Fragmented → It is formed from "fragment" (from Latin "fragmentum", meaning a piece or broken part) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "fragmented" means in a state of being broken into pieces or parts.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is in pieces or broken apart — 'fragment' means a piece, and the '-ed' shows that it is in that state.
Visually Confused Words
augmented
foragement
filamented