fragmentation

CEFRC1

/ˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪ̯ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of breaking or dividing something into smaller parts.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The breaking up and dispersal of a file into non-contiguous areas of a disk.

Examples

  • One way animals asexually reproduce is via fragmentation.

  • Koala populations are declining, largely due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˌfɹʷæɡmənˈtʰæ̝ɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ˌfɹʷæɡmn̩ˈtʰæ̝ɪ̯ʃn̩]
  • [ˌfɹʷæɡmənˈtʰeɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ˌfɹʷæɡmn̩ˈtʰeɪ̯ʃn̩]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The process by which fragments of an exploding bomb scatter.

  2. The act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration.

  3. The breaking up of a data packet when larger than the transmission unit of a network.

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The blank of the forest into small areas harmed the wildlife.

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Origin

noun

From fragment + -ation.