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Meaning of fragmentation
The process or state of something being broken into smaller parts or pieces.
Etymology of fragmentation
The word "fragmentation" comes from the Latin words "fragmentum," meaning "a broken piece," and the suffix "-ation," which forms a noun indicating a process or state.
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the process of breaking something into smaller parts or pieces.
Synonyms
decomposition
disintegration
breakdown
separation
division
splintering
shattering
dispersal
scattering
dissipation
crumbling
collapse
dispersal
segregation
isolation
compartmentalization
polarization
Balkanization
atomization
pulverization
pulverizing
compartmentalizing
splinterization
fractionalization
fissuring
rifting
cleaving
sundering
fragmenting
fissiparousness
Definitions
- The process or state of something being broken into smaller parts or pieces, often in a way that is considered undesirable or disruptive.
- * The separation of something into smaller parts or pieces, often as a result of a physical or chemical process.
Usage Examples
- The fragmentation of the company led to a loss of productivity and efficiency.
- * The rock underwent fragmentation as it was subjected to intense heat and pressure.
- * The social media platform's algorithm contributed to the fragmentation of online communities.
Antonyms
unification
integration
consolidation
amalgamation
merger
fusion
cohesion
coherence
unity
wholeness
completeness
entirety
totality
oneness
singularity
indivisibility
indivision
inseparability
coherence
consistency