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Synonyms & Similar Words
fracturing
breaking
shattering
cracking
splitting
fragmenting
disintegrating
crumbling
collapsing
bursting
rupturing
tearing
ripping
severing
dividing
separating
detaching
disconnecting
isolating
segregating
dispersing
scattering
dissolving
dissolving
decomposing
deteriorating
weakening
fraying
unraveling
disentangling
Meaning of Splintering
The primary meaning of "Splintering" is the act of breaking or splitting into sharp fragments or pieces.
Definitions
- The act of breaking or splitting into sharp fragments or pieces
- * A sharp, slender, fragment of wood, bone, or other material, typically having a sharp point or edge
- * The process of something becoming divided or fragmented, often in a sudden or violent manner
Etymology of Splintering
The word "Splintering" originates from the Old English word "splinter", which is derived from the Old Norse word "splintra", meaning "to split"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of breaking or splitting into sharp fragments
Example Uses
- The glass shattered into a thousand splintering fragments when it hit the floor
- * The wood began to splinter and crack as it dried out in the sun
- * The community was splintering into different factions, each with their own agenda
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
merging
uniting
joining
combining
integrating
reconciling
healing
mending
repairing
restoring
reunifying
reuniting
solidifying
strengthening
coalescing
fusing
amalgamating
consolidating
centralizing