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Synonyms & Similar Words
disintegration
division
separation
splintering
breakdown
decomposition
dissipation
shattering
dispersal
scattering
pulverization
fragmentation
fractionalization
compartmentalization
decentralization
Balkanization
atomization
pulverization
dismemberment
demolition
destruction
dismantling
splinterization
compartmentation
segregation
isolation
detachment
dissociation
fracture
fissure
Meaning of Fragmentation
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, fragmentation refers to the process of breaking or being broken into fragments, often resulting in a lack of cohesion or unity.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines fragmentation as the act or process of fragmenting, which can lead to a state of disintegration or separation into distinct parts.
- The Cambridge Dictionary describes fragmentation as the process of breaking something into smaller pieces, often in a way that is uncontrolled or unpredictable.
Example Uses
- The company's fragmentation into smaller departments led to a lack of communication and coordination between teams.
- The fragmentation of the political party resulted in a decline in its overall influence and popularity.
- The environmental degradation caused by human activities has led to the fragmentation of habitats, threatening the survival of many species.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unification
integration
consolidation
centralization
reunification
amalgamation
coalescence
fusion
merger
synthesis
combination
coordination
synchronization
harmonization
standardization
uniformity
cohesion
unity
wholeness
completeness
entirety
intactness