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
  • Dmitri published his father’s incomplete novel, The Original of Laura, in 2009, going against his father’s wishes.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Second, a burger without fries is incomplete, and the quality of fries matters.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of incomplete
Adjective
  • After all, the Strait of Hormuz is now in its sixth month of total or partial closure.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Hugh Town The Isles of Scilly combine Britain's deepest partial eclipse with some of southern England's darkest skies.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of partial

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“Fragmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmental. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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