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fragmenting

 

[ ˈfræɡ.mən.tɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

information technology

To break up (data, a program, etc.) into smaller parts in order to facilitate processing or transmission.

Synonyms

break up, divide, split

Examples of usage

  • The software is capable of fragmenting large files for easier transfer over the internet.
  • Fragmenting the data can help improve the efficiency of the system.
Context #2 | Verb

psychology

To divide (a concept or idea) into smaller parts, especially when these parts are considered in isolation from the whole.

Synonyms

analyze, deconstruct, dissect

Examples of usage

  • The therapist suggested fragmenting the problem into smaller, more manageable components.
  • Fragmenting memories can sometimes help in processing traumatic experiences.

Translations

Translations of the word "fragmenting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fragmentação

🇮🇳 विखंडन

🇩🇪 Fragmentierung

🇮🇩 fragmentasi

🇺🇦 фрагментація

🇵🇱 fragmentacja

🇯🇵 断片化 (だんぺんか)

🇫🇷 fragmentation

🇪🇸 fragmentación

🇹🇷 parçalanma

🇰🇷 분열 (분리)

🇸🇦 تجزئة

🇨🇿 fragmentace

🇸🇰 fragmentácia

🇨🇳 分裂 (fēnliè)

🇸🇮 fragmentacija

🇮🇸 brot

🇰🇿 фрагментация

🇬🇪 ფრაგმენტაცია

🇦🇿 parçalanma

🇲🇽 fragmentación

Etymology

The word 'fragmenting' is derived from the noun 'fragment', which comes from the Latin word 'fragmentum', meaning a piece broken off. The concept of breaking something into smaller parts has been used in various fields, from information technology to psychology, to enhance understanding, processing, or transmission of data.

See also: fragmentable, fragmentary, fragmentation, fragmented, fragmentize, fragments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,085 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.