fragmental

adjective

frag-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce fragmental (audio)
Definition of fragmentalnext
as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part we will have to settle for a quick, fragmental explanation of what happened

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Recent Examples of fragmental This would generate a cloud of hot gases and fragmental volcanic material, which could then move downslope gravitationally. — Erik Klemetti, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmental
  1. incomplete
  2. partial
Adjective
  • Carr attempted just two passes longer than 20 yards (both incomplete) and just three intermediate throws (10-to-20 yards).
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • If information is incomplete, inconsistent or trapped in individual engineers’ experience, AI will not magically solve the problem.
    — Luis Garelli, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of incomplete
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  • Even with just a partial return, last season’s figures clearly show why Barca embarked on such an expensive project in the first place.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This comes after a partial glacier collapse in the Himalayan mountains unleashed a sudden surge of water, mud, and debris that swept through border crossings, valley communities, and hydropower projects on August 26.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Fragmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmental. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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