fragmentation
gb/fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
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Podstatné jméno
C1
process
1
breaking into many small pieces
when something breaks into many small pieces
Vzorec užití:
fragmentation of [material/object]
Častá chyba:
Often used with 'of' (the fragmentation of X). 'Fragmentation' is usually uncountable in this sense.
Synonyma
breakup (more general and less technical)
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shattering (emphasizes violent breaking into pieces)
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splitting (often suggests fewer, larger parts)
Antonyma
integration (putting parts together into a whole)
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fusion (joining into one mass or unit)
Kolokace
fragmentation of rock
|fragmentation of glass
|thermal fragmentation
|rapid fragmentation
|further fragmentation
|cause fragmentation
|lead to fragmentation
|prevent fragmentation
|degree of fragmentation
|fragmentation process
Témata
materials
|science
|everyday_life
Příklady
- The impact caused the fragmentation of the ceramic tile into dozens of pieces.
- Engineers studied the fragmentation pattern to understand how the material failed.
- Temperature changes can speed up the fragmentation of certain rocks.
Učební příklady
- The glass broke, and fragmentation scattered pieces everywhere.
- Scientists measured the fragmentation of the sample.
Podstatné jméno
C1
process
2
splitting into smaller groups
when one big group becomes many smaller groups
Vzorec užití:
fragmentation of [group/system/field]
Častá chyba:
Not the same as 'segmentation' (which can be planned and neutral); 'fragmentation' often suggests problems or weakness.
Synonyma
division (more neutral; may not imply dysfunction)
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splintering (emphasizes breaking into many factions)
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disunity (focuses on lack of agreement rather than structure)
Antonyma
unity (being joined and working together)
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cohesion (sticking together as a group)
Kolokace
political fragmentation
|social fragmentation
|fragmentation of authority
|fragmentation of power
|increasing fragmentation
|fragmentation within the party
|fragmentation of the workforce
|regional fragmentation
|institutional fragmentation
|risk of fragmentation
Témata
society
|politics
|business
Příklady
- The merger was meant to stop fragmentation across the company’s regional teams.
- Experts warned that fragmentation of the opposition would benefit the ruling party.
- Fragmentation in the market makes it harder for any single brand to stand out.
Učební příklady
- Fragmentation can make a group weaker.
- The team suffered from fragmentation after the argument.
Podstatné jméno
C1
state
3
condition of being broken up
a situation where parts are separated and not together
Vzorec užití:
[the] fragmentation of [information/effort/resources]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use it where 'variety' is meant; 'fragmentation' implies separation and often inefficiency.
Synonyma
scattering (emphasizes being spread out over an area or sources)
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disconnection (emphasizes lack of links between parts)
Antonyma
coordination (parts working together effectively)
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consolidation (combining into fewer, larger units)
Kolokace
information fragmentation
|fragmentation of effort
|fragmentation of services
|fragmentation of resources
|administrative fragmentation
|severe fragmentation
|high fragmentation
|reduce fragmentation
|address fragmentation
|problems of fragmentation
Témata
communication
|society
|technology
Příklady
- Fragmentation of customer data across different systems slowed down support.
- The report highlights the fragmentation of public services across multiple agencies.
- We need a shared platform to reduce fragmentation and duplication of work.
Učební příklady
- There is too much fragmentation in our notes.
- Fragmentation makes work harder.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
state
4
scattered storage in computing
when computer files are stored in many separate parts
Vzorec užití:
fragmentation on/in [disk/memory/system]
Častá chyba:
Not the same as 'corruption' (damaged data); fragmentation is about where pieces are stored.
Synonyma
scattered allocation (describes the same idea but is less common)
Antonyma
contiguous allocation (data stored in one continuous block)
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defragmentation (the process of reducing fragmentation)
Kolokace
disk fragmentation
|memory fragmentation
|file fragmentation
|fragmentation level
|severe fragmentation
|fragmentation issue
|reduce fragmentation
|fragmentation overhead
|fragmentation on the drive
|fragmentation in the heap
Témata
computing
|technology
Příklady
- After months of heavy use, the old hard drive showed noticeable fragmentation.
- The update reduced memory fragmentation and improved app performance.
- Solid-state drives handle fragmentation differently from traditional hard drives.
Učební příklady
- Fragmentation can slow down an old computer.
- The tool checks the disk for fragmentation.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
process
5
splitting natural areas into parts
when one big natural area becomes many smaller ones
Vzorec užití:
fragmentation of [habitat/forest/landscape]
Častá chyba:
Often confused with 'deforestation'; fragmentation can happen even when some trees remain, if the area is split up.
Synonyma
habitat breakup (less formal phrasing of the same idea)
Antonyma
connectivity (habitats linked so species can move between them)
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restoration (improving or rebuilding intact habitats)
Kolokace
habitat fragmentation
|forest fragmentation
|landscape fragmentation
|fragmentation caused by roads
|fragmentation from development
|reduce fragmentation
|fragmentation effects
|fragmentation of ecosystems
|wildlife fragmentation
|river fragmentation
Témata
environment
|science
Příklady
- New highways increased fragmentation of the forest and isolated wildlife populations.
- Conservation plans aim to limit fragmentation by creating wildlife corridors.
- Researchers tracked how fragmentation changed the birds’ nesting success.
Učební příklady
- Roads can cause fragmentation of forests.
- Fragmentation can harm animals.
Podstatné jméno
business
C1
process
6
splitting audiences or markets
when customers or viewers spread across many options
Vzorec užití:
fragmentation of [market/audience/media landscape]
Častá chyba:
Not the same as 'diversification' (a strategy); fragmentation describes how the market/audience is split.
Synonyma
splintering (suggests breaking into many small segments)
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dispersion (focuses on spreading out rather than breaking apart)
Antonyma
concentration (customers or viewers gathered around a few players)
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dominance (one or a few major options control most attention)
Kolokace
market fragmentation
|audience fragmentation
|media fragmentation
|platform fragmentation
|fragmentation of demand
|increasing fragmentation
|highly fragmented market
|fragmentation trends
|fragmentation across platforms
|cope with fragmentation
Témata
business
|media
|technology
Příklady
- Streaming has accelerated fragmentation of the TV audience.
- Advertisers struggle with fragmentation because they must buy space across many platforms.
- The industry shifted from a few big products to deep fragmentation into niche brands.
Učební příklady
- Fragmentation makes it hard to reach all customers.
- Audience fragmentation grew after new apps appeared.
Podstatné jméno
C1
process
7
breaking a continuous activity into parts
when something continuous is often interrupted
Vzorec užití:
fragmentation of [sleep/time/attention/work]
Častá chyba:
Often used with abstract nouns (sleep/time/attention), not usually with a person as the direct object.
Synonyma
interruption (focuses on the breaks rather than the resulting pattern)
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disruption (often implies a negative effect)
Antonyma
continuity (unbroken flow over time)
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uninterruptedness (no breaks or disturbances)
Kolokace
sleep fragmentation
|attention fragmentation
|time fragmentation
|fragmentation of work
|fragmentation of tasks
|fragmentation of care
|increasing fragmentation
|reduce fragmentation
|fragmentation due to notifications
|fragmentation throughout the day
Témata
health
|daily_life
|work
Příklady
- Night-time noise led to fragmentation of his sleep.
- Constant messages can cause fragmentation of attention during focused work.
- The fragmentation of her schedule left little time for deep thinking.
Učební příklady
- Noise caused fragmentation of my sleep.
- Notifications create fragmentation of attention.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
fragmentation
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Slabiky a přízvuk
frag - ment - a - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: fragmentation
- Plural: fragmentation, fragmentations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
fragmentations
noun
Core family
fragment
noun B2
fragmented
adjective
Related words
fragmentary
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unfragmented
adjective
Advanced or less common
defragment
verb
defragmentation
noun
Výrazy
audience fragmentation
1/ˈɔdiəns fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
viewers spread across many choices
when viewers are spread across many different media
Příklady
- Audience fragmentation has changed how advertisers plan campaigns.
- Podcasts contribute to audience fragmentation by pulling listeners into smaller niches.
- The channel responded to audience fragmentation by launching several themed streams.
disk fragmentation
1/dˈɪsk fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
files split across a disk
when parts of a file are stored in different places on a disk
Příklady
- The technician checked the PC for disk fragmentation.
- Disk fragmentation was severe after years of installing and deleting software.
- Modern systems may hide disk fragmentation, but it can still matter in some cases.
fragmentation bomb
1/fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən bˈɑm/
fixed phrase
technical
bomb that scatters fragments
a bomb that explodes and sends out many small pieces
Příklady
- The report described damage consistent with a fragmentation bomb.
- A fragmentation bomb is intended to hit targets over a broad area.
fragmentation grenade
1/fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən ɡɹənˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
grenade that scatters metal fragments
a grenade that explodes and throws out small pieces of metal
Příklady
- Soldiers were trained to take cover after throwing a fragmentation grenade.
- A fragmentation grenade produces lethal fragments in a wide radius.
habitat fragmentation
1/hˈæbətˌæt fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
habitat split into isolated patches
when a large habitat becomes many smaller habitats
Příklady
- Habitat fragmentation is a major threat to wide-ranging species.
- The study measured habitat fragmentation before and after the new road was built.
- Wildlife corridors can reduce the impact of habitat fragmentation.
market fragmentation
1/mˈɑɹkɪt fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
market split into many niches
when many companies share the same market
Příklady
- Market fragmentation keeps prices competitive but makes scaling harder.
- The report shows strong market fragmentation in the local delivery sector.
- Consolidation reduced market fragmentation over the last decade.
memory fragmentation
1/mˈɛmɚi fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
free memory split into gaps
when free memory is split into many small pieces
Příklady
- The game stuttered due to memory fragmentation over long play sessions.
- Developers rewrote the allocator to reduce memory fragmentation.
- Memory fragmentation can prevent a large buffer from being allocated.
political fragmentation
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
politics split into many factions
when politics is divided among many small groups
Příklady
- Political fragmentation made it difficult to form a stable coalition.
- Analysts linked political fragmentation to repeated elections.
- The reform aimed to reduce political fragmentation by changing the voting rules.