fragment - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

frag

ment

to break into smaller piecesto break into smaller pieces

Examples

Glass fragments easily when dropped.
The ancient artifact fragmented during the excavation.
As the earthquake shook the ground, the building was fragmenting rapidly.

Synonyms

fragmentize break up fragmentise

1 / 1

to fragment

Third Person

fragments

Present Participle

fragmenting

Past Tense

fragmented

Past Participle

fragmented

1

to break into smaller pieces

Glass fragments easily when dropped.
The ancient artifact fragmented during the excavation.
As the earthquake shook the ground, the building was fragmenting rapidly.
If not handled with care, the delicate structure will fragment.
By this time next year, the old bridge will be fragmenting due to natural wear.

Synonyms:

fragmentize break up fragmentise