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adjective \ˈfrag-mən-ˌter-ē\Definition of FRAGMENTARY
: consisting of fragments : incomplete <fragmentary evidence> <a fragmentary account>
— frag·men·tari·ly \ˌfrag-mən-ˈter-ə-lē\ adverb
— frag·men·tari·ness \-ˌter-ē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of FRAGMENTARY
- discovering fragmentary remains of primitive animals
- <the historical record of this pharaoh's life and reign is fragmentary at best>
First Known Use of FRAGMENTARY
1611
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