fragmentation
noun
frag·men·ta·tion
ˌfrag-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
: the act or process of fragmenting or making fragmentary
2
: the state of being fragmented or fragmentary
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For founders, that can mean fragmentation.
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Observers have noted that this organization is prone to fragmentation, which risks further violence.
—Dallas Morning News, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
The main pathways leading to the metabolic issues associated with OSA are sleep fragmentation and repetitive drops in oxygen levels during sleep.
—Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
But generally, operations in which a cartel boss is removed lead to more violence and fragmentation of criminal groups.
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Maurizio Caio, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Observers have noted that this organization is prone to fragmentation, which risks further violence.
—Dallas Morning News, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
The main pathways leading to the metabolic issues associated with OSA are sleep fragmentation and repetitive drops in oxygen levels during sleep.
—Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
But generally, operations in which a cartel boss is removed lead to more violence and fragmentation of criminal groups.
—Angélica Durán-Martínez, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fragmentation
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“Fragmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragmentation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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