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TOEFL BNC: 15364 COCA: 18658

fragmentary

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fragmentary /ˈfrægmənˌteri/ Brit /ˈfrægməntri/ adjective
fragmentary
/ˈfrægmənˌteri/ Brit /ˈfrægməntri/
adjective
Learner's definition of FRAGMENTARY
[more fragmentary; most fragmentary]
: made up of parts or pieces : made up of fragments碎片的;支离破碎的
TOEFL BNC: 15364 COCA: 18658

fragmentary

adjective

frag·​men·​tary ˈfrag-mən-ˌter-ē How to pronounce fragmentary (audio)
: consisting of fragments : incomplete
fragmentary evidence
a fragmentary account
fragmentarily adverb
fragmentariness noun

Example Sentences

discovering fragmentary remains of primitive animals the historical record of this pharaoh's life and reign is fragmentary at best
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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fragmentary was in 1611
TOEFL BNC: 15364 COCA: 18658

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