fragment
//ˈfræɡmənt//
Noun
fragmentSingular
fragmentsPlural
1
A small part broken off or separated from something larger
Fragments of glass covered the floor after the window broke.
2
An incomplete or isolated portion of something
I only heard fragments of their conversation.
Verb
fragmentedPast tense
fragmentedPast participle
fragmentingPresent participle
fragmentsThird-person singular
1
To break or cause to break into fragments
The glass fragmented into tiny pieces when it hit the floor.
2
To divide or cause to divide into separate parts or groups
The political party fragmented into several smaller groups.