FRAGMENTARILY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

fragmentarily

adverb

Definition of fragmentarily

as in somewhat

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Females are generally somewhat larger than males and have a pointed, protractable ovipositor (egg-laying organ) at the tip of their abdomens.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Often when people gather to discuss the issue of homelessness, advocates and policymakers speak about a problem that, to them, is somewhat academic.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of somewhat

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With housing prices high across the region, Kuna has lately emerged as an attractive — and relatively affordable — bedroom community for workers in other Treasure Valley cities.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
The findings could help researchers extract more energy from sulfur, an abundant and relatively inexpensive material already being explored as an alternative to cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of relatively

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The only moderately sized city in the area is Redding, and there are plenty of nearby mountains to escape behind and catch the stars.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of moderately

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Bell’s effectiveness was pretty representative of the offense as a whole which, despite Achane’s absence, finished with 321 total yards, roughly 13 less than the Chiefs.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
The Mini is much cheaper, and pretty mighty given its weight and size.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of pretty

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Even if the relationship isn’t fake, something about Bronwyn’s newfound fame (or, rather, adjacency to fame by way of Lisa Barlow) may have altered her brain chemistry into thinking this is a normal way to navigate and present a new relationship.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
This had nothing to do with work on the field, but rather a promotion for how the team is about to honor its past.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

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