fragmentize

verb

frag·​men·​tize ˈfrag-mən-ˌtīz How to pronounce fragmentize (audio)
fragmentized; fragmentizing

Word History

Etymology

fragment entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fragmentize was in 1815

Dictionary Entries Near fragmentize

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“Fragmentize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragmentize. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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