fragmentation
gb/fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
C1
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Kata benda
C1
process
1
breaking into many small pieces
when something breaks into many small pieces
Pola penggunaan:
fragmentation of [material/object]
Kesalahan umum:
Often used with 'of' (the fragmentation of X). 'Fragmentation' is usually uncountable in this sense.
Sinonim
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)
Antonim
integration (putting parts together into a whole)
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fusion (joining into one mass or unit)
Kolokasi
fragmentation of rock
|fragmentation of glass
|thermal fragmentation
|rapid fragmentation
|further fragmentation
|cause fragmentation
|lead to fragmentation
|prevent fragmentation
|degree of fragmentation
|fragmentation process
Tema
materials
|science
|everyday_life
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The glass broke, and fragmentation scattered pieces everywhere.
- Scientists measured the fragmentation of the sample.
Kata benda
C1
process
2
splitting into smaller groups
when one big group becomes many smaller groups
Pola penggunaan:
fragmentation of [group/system/field]
Kesalahan umum:
Not the same as 'segmentation' (which can be planned and neutral); 'fragmentation' often suggests problems or weakness.
Sinonim
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)
Antonim
unity (being joined and working together)
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cohesion (sticking together as a group)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
society
|politics
|business
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Fragmentation can make a group weaker.
- The team suffered from fragmentation after the argument.
Kata benda
C1
state
3
condition of being broken up
a situation where parts are separated and not together
Pola penggunaan:
[the] fragmentation of [information/effort/resources]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes use it where 'variety' is meant; 'fragmentation' implies separation and often inefficiency.
Sinonim
scattering (emphasizes being spread out over an area or sources)
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disconnection (emphasizes lack of links between parts)
Antonim
coordination (parts working together effectively)
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consolidation (combining into fewer, larger units)
Kolokasi
information fragmentation
|fragmentation of effort
|fragmentation of services
|fragmentation of resources
|administrative fragmentation
|severe fragmentation
|high fragmentation
|reduce fragmentation
|address fragmentation
|problems of fragmentation
Tema
communication
|society
|technology
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- There is too much fragmentation in our notes.
- Fragmentation makes work harder.
Kata benda
technical
C1
state
4
scattered storage in computing
when computer files are stored in many separate parts
Pola penggunaan:
fragmentation on/in [disk/memory/system]
Kesalahan umum:
Not the same as 'corruption' (damaged data); fragmentation is about where pieces are stored.
Sinonim
scattered allocation (describes the same idea but is less common)
Antonim
contiguous allocation (data stored in one continuous block)
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defragmentation (the process of reducing fragmentation)
Kolokasi
disk fragmentation
|memory fragmentation
|file fragmentation
|fragmentation level
|severe fragmentation
|fragmentation issue
|reduce fragmentation
|fragmentation overhead
|fragmentation on the drive
|fragmentation in the heap
Tema
computing
|technology
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Fragmentation can slow down an old computer.
- The tool checks the disk for fragmentation.
Kata benda
technical
C1
process
5
splitting natural areas into parts
when one big natural area becomes many smaller ones
Pola penggunaan:
fragmentation of [habitat/forest/landscape]
Kesalahan umum:
Often confused with 'deforestation'; fragmentation can happen even when some trees remain, if the area is split up.
Sinonim
habitat breakup (less formal phrasing of the same idea)
Antonim
connectivity (habitats linked so species can move between them)
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restoration (improving or rebuilding intact habitats)
Kolokasi
habitat fragmentation
|forest fragmentation
|landscape fragmentation
|fragmentation caused by roads
|fragmentation from development
|reduce fragmentation
|fragmentation effects
|fragmentation of ecosystems
|wildlife fragmentation
|river fragmentation
Tema
environment
|science
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Roads can cause fragmentation of forests.
- Fragmentation can harm animals.
Kata benda
business
C1
process
6
splitting audiences or markets
when customers or viewers spread across many options
Pola penggunaan:
fragmentation of [market/audience/media landscape]
Kesalahan umum:
Not the same as 'diversification' (a strategy); fragmentation describes how the market/audience is split.
Sinonim
splintering (suggests breaking into many small segments)
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dispersion (focuses on spreading out rather than breaking apart)
Antonim
concentration (customers or viewers gathered around a few players)
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dominance (one or a few major options control most attention)
Kolokasi
market fragmentation
|audience fragmentation
|media fragmentation
|platform fragmentation
|fragmentation of demand
|increasing fragmentation
|highly fragmented market
|fragmentation trends
|fragmentation across platforms
|cope with fragmentation
Tema
business
|media
|technology
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Fragmentation makes it hard to reach all customers.
- Audience fragmentation grew after new apps appeared.
Kata benda
C1
process
7
breaking a continuous activity into parts
when something continuous is often interrupted
Pola penggunaan:
fragmentation of [sleep/time/attention/work]
Kesalahan umum:
Often used with abstract nouns (sleep/time/attention), not usually with a person as the direct object.
Sinonim
interruption (focuses on the breaks rather than the resulting pattern)
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disruption (often implies a negative effect)
Antonim
continuity (unbroken flow over time)
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uninterruptedness (no breaks or disturbances)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
health
|daily_life
|work
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Noise caused fragmentation of my sleep.
- Notifications create fragmentation of attention.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
fragmentation
IPA
GB/fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
Suku kata & tekanan
frag - ment - a - tion (4 suku kata)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: fragmentation
- Plural: fragmentation, fragmentations
Kata terkait
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
Ungkapan
audience fragmentation
1/ˈɔdiəns fɹˌæɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
viewers spread across many choices
when viewers are spread across many different media
Contoh
- 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
Contoh
- 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
Contoh
- 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
Contoh
- 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
Contoh
- 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
Contoh
- 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
Contoh
- 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
Contoh
- 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.