FRAGMENTAL Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

fragmental

adjective

frag-ˈmen-tᵊl

Definition of fragmental

as in incomplete

lacking some necessary part we will have to settle for a quick, fragmental explanation of what happened

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Recent Examples of fragmental This would generate a cloud of hot gases and fragmental volcanic material, which could then move downslope gravitationally. — Erik Klemetti, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2011

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Product details can be incomplete or out of date, especially when inventory and promos are turning over by the hour.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
In many ways, the Kar-Jenners have been victims of it, too—which just makes Van Meter’s account feel even more incomplete.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of incomplete

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That election gave him a partial senate term representing much of North and West Tarrant County.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
The embassy said in a statement Monday that partial curfews had been introduced in several French cities, with additional restrictions possible.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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