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What is another word for Fragment? – 160 Fragment Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    portion part piece section segment fraction splinter shard snippet clip excerpt passage quote citation reference allusion bit morsel crumb scrap remnant residue leftover remainder stub stump stubble shard sliver slice fraction division component constituent element factor ingredient member unit module component particle fragmentary part portion sector subsidiary subsidiary adjunct appendix addendum supplement annex extension attachment appendage

    Meaning of Fragment

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a fragment is "a small part of something, especially one that has been broken off or separated from the rest".

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines a fragment as "a part broken off or detached from the whole, a small part or portion of something, or an incomplete or isolated portion of a work".
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines a fragment as "a small part of something that has been broken off, or a small amount of something".

    Example Uses

    • The ancient pottery was found in fragments, which were later reassembled by archaeologists.
    • The novel was published in fragments, with each chapter being released separately.
    • The city was left in fragments after the earthquake, with buildings reduced to rubble.
    • The philosopher's ideas were preserved in fragments, which were later compiled into a book.
    • The artist created a mosaic using fragments of glass and stone.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    whole complete entire intact unbroken undamaged perfect flawless unified cohesive comprehensive total full absolute unfragmented solid compact continuous connected integral unified thorough exhaustive all everything entirety

    Related Nouns

    nucleus core center kernel heart base foundation root source origin beginning start commencement inception initiation part portion section segment division component constituent element factor ingredient member unit module

    Related Verbs

    break shatter fracture splinter fragment divide separate detach disconnect sever split crack fissure rupture burst explode disintegrate crumble collapse dissolve dissipate scatter disperse

    Related Adjectives

    broken fractured fragmented splintered shattered divided separate detached disconnected severed split cracked ruptured burst exploded disintegrated crumbled collapsed dissolved dissipated scattered dispersed incomplete partial imperfect defective flawed