Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fragment

noun
/ˈfræɡ.mənt/
Definition
A small part broken or separated from something.
Examples
  • He found a fragment of a broken vase in the garden.
  • She shared a fragment of her story in the meeting.
  • The archaeologists uncovered fragments of ancient pottery.
Meaning
A fragment refers to incomplete pieces or segments of a whole. It can pertain to objects, ideas, or data that are not fully formed or presented.
Synonyms
  • piece
  • sliver
  • section
  • shard
  • bit