To fragment
Example: They fragment structures into smaller parts
Definition
"To fragment" means to break or divide something into smaller parts or pieces, often resulting in a scattered or incomplete state. It is commonly used to describe the process of separating an object, concept, or structure into distinct segments.
Etymology
The verb "to fragment" comes from the Latin word 'fragmentum,' meaning 'a broken piece.' This root reflects the idea of breaking or shattering something into parts. Did you know? The word 'fragment' originally referred to broken pottery or shards.
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"To fragment" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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