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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Some say the possibility of being slapped with the fees is a factor in buyers’ waning interest in condos, which have long been a relatively affordable option, at the same time that construction of new condos has continued to lag across the state.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Back in 1964, even a relatively enlightened critic like Robert Shelton, who played a pivotal role in introducing Bob Dylan to a national audience three years before, was a Beatles skeptic.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of relatively

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The Outback is plenty capable in moderately challenging off-road situations and offers a roomy, comfortable interior with the latest technology.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
But the Marlins plan to be moderately active in free agency — regardless of whether the owners succeed in cajoling the players to accept a salary cap and salary floor in what are expected to be contentious labor negotiations.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 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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Twelve AGs led by Rob Bonta of California had been moving the antitrust trust case forward with a trial date set for March before the sides came together rather suddenly over the course of a few days.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Your neighbor merely moved up the timeline in a rather inept way.

— Judith Martin, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

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