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Definition fragment in British English

fragment noun

[countable] noun
/ˈfræɡmənt/
1

a small piece of a larger object that has broken, often into a lot of pieces

Example

The vase hit the wall and shattered into fragments.

Example

Police found fragments of glass on his clothing.

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bit piece fragment
1.1

a small part of something that remains when the rest has been lost or destroyed

Example

architectural fragments from Mayan sites

Example

a fragment of text

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e-waste rubbish litter
2

a small part of something larger

Example

Fragments of their conversation drifted up to her.

Synonyms and related words
part unit section
Definition fragment in British English