Fragmentation Meaning
/ˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪ̯ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration.
nounThe process by which fragments of an exploding bomb scatter.
Sentence Examples
One way animals asexually reproduce is via fragmentation.
Koala populations are declining, largely due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the forest into small areas harmed the wildlife.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the organization led to a decrease in efficiency as different departments stopped communicating with each other.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English fragment Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English fragmentation From fragment + -ation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the forest into small areas harmed the wildlife.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the organization led to a decrease in efficiency as different departments stopped communicating with each other.