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fragmentation

/ˌfræɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

/ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fragmentationnoun

fragmentations

Translations

The fragmentation of the market has led to increased competition.

Фрагментация рынка привела к усилению конкуренции.

The fragmentation of the document made it difficult to understand.

Расчленение документа затруднило его понимание.

The fragmentation of the empire resulted in several independent states.

Раздробление империи привело к появлению нескольких независимых государств.

Definitions

The process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts.

The fragmentation of the ancient empire led to the rise of several independent states.

The division of something into smaller parts, often as a result of conflict or disagreement.

Political fragmentation within the party has weakened its influence in the government.

In biology, a form of asexual reproduction where an organism is split into fragments, each capable of growing independently into a new organism.

Some species of starfish can reproduce through fragmentation, where a single arm can regenerate into a whole new starfish.

In computing, the scattering of parts of a file or data across a storage medium, which can slow down access times.

Disk fragmentation can lead to slower performance as the system takes longer to access fragmented files.

The dispersal of fragments from an explosive device upon detonation, intended to cause maximum damage.

The shell was designed for maximum fragmentation against infantry.

Synonyms

fragmentationadjective

/ˌfræɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

/ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively to describe devices or effects related to causing fragments, e.g., 'fragmentation grenade'.

Definitions

Relating to or designed to cause fragmentation, especially of an explosive weapon.

Soldiers were issued fragmentation vests to protect them from shrapnel.