English dictionary

fragmentation

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

separating something into fine particles

noun.act

Synonyms atomisation atomization

Source: WordNet 3.0
the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
(computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk

noun.process

Examples
Fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0