fragments
Pronunciation: [ˈfræɡmənts]
Context: “pieces”
(noun) small pieces that are broken off from something larger. Just like if you break a toy, you can have little parts left over that are called fragments.
Example
After the vase fell, there were glass fragments all over the floor.
Example
There were no fragments of the painting left after it was restored.
Example
Can you find the fragments of the puzzle that we need to finish it?
Context: “writing”
(noun) incomplete parts of writings or thoughts. This can happen when you have an idea but you didn't finish writing it down.
Example
She kept all her story fragments in a notebook for later.
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His essay was not full of fragments; it was a complete and clear argument.
Example
Do you think those fragments of ideas will help her write a whole story?
Context: “breaking”
(verb) to break something into pieces. This means turning something whole into smaller, broken parts.
Example
The kids will fragment the cardboard box to make space in the recycling bin.
Example
They didn't fragment any part of the sculpture; they kept it all in one piece.
Example
Are you going to fragment the old magazines to use them for your art project?