fragmentation (n.)

"a breaking up into parts," 1842, noun of action from fragment (v.). Fragmentation grenade attested from 1918.

by 1788 (implied in fragmented), from fragment (n.). Intransitive use from 1961. Related: Fragmenting.

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Definitions of fragmentation

fragmentation (n.)

separating something into fine particles;

Synonyms: atomization / atomisation

fragmentation (n.)

the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships;

fragmentation (n.)

(computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk;

fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file

fragmentation (n.)

the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes;

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