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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

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The first known use of fragmentary was in 1611

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