Fragment

/ˈfræɡ.mənt/ noun, verb

Definition

A fragment is a small piece that has broken off from something larger. To fragment something is to break it into smaller parts.

Etymology

From Latin “fragmentum” meaning “a broken piece,” from “frangere” (to break). It has long been used for bits of pottery, text, and other remains of the past.

Kelly Says

We study fragments—of pottery, documents, bones—to rebuild entire lost worlds. Even your attention can fragment, snapping into tiny pieces across apps and notifications, making it harder to feel whole and focused.

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