Fragmentation: meaning, definitions and examples
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fragmentation
[ ˌfræɡmɛnˈteɪʃən ]
data processing
The act or process of breaking something into smaller parts or pieces, especially in the context of data processing.
Synonyms
breakdown, disintegration, partitioning
Examples of usage
- Fragmentation of the hard drive can slow down the computer.
- Data fragmentation can lead to inefficiencies in the system.
society
The division of society into various groups, especially based on differences such as race, religion, or social class.
Synonyms
division, polarization, segregation
Examples of usage
- The fragmentation of society can lead to social unrest.
- Political fragmentation can hinder progress in a country.
geology
The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces or fragments.
Synonyms
breakdown, disintegration, fragmenting
Examples of usage
- The fragmentation of rocks is a natural geological process.
- Chemical weathering can contribute to rock fragmentation.
Translations
Translations of the word "fragmentation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fragmentação
🇮🇳 विखंडन
🇩🇪 Fragmentierung
🇮🇩 fragmentasi
🇺🇦 фрагментація
🇵🇱 fragmentacja
🇯🇵 断片化 (だんぺんか)
🇫🇷 fragmentation
🇪🇸 fragmentación
🇹🇷 parçalanma
🇰🇷 파편화 (破片化)
🇸🇦 تجزئة
🇨🇿 fragmentace
🇸🇰 fragmentácia
🇨🇳 碎片化 (suìpiànhuà)
🇸🇮 fragmentacija
🇮🇸 brotakennd
🇰🇿 фрагментация
🇬🇪 ფრაგმენტაცია
🇦🇿 parçalanma
🇲🇽 fragmentación
Etymology
The word 'fragmentation' originated from the Latin word 'fragmentum', which means a small piece or a fragment. The concept of fragmentation is widely used in various fields such as data processing, society, and geology to describe the breaking down of larger entities into smaller parts. The term has evolved to represent the division and disintegration of structures or systems, highlighting the importance of understanding the implications of such processes.
See also: fragmentable, fragmentary, fragmented, fragmenting, fragmentize, fragments.