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Synonyms for fragments

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : noun frag-muh nt; verb frag-muh nt, -ment, frag-ment
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈfræg mənt; verb ˈfræg mənt, -mɛnt, frægˈmɛnt

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Définition of fragments

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin fragmentum "a fragment, remnant," literally "a piece broken off," from root of frangere "to break" (see fraction).
  • noun part, chip
  • verb break into pieces
Example sentences :
  • Fragments of knowledge came to him, but nothing on which to build a theory of what was wrong.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • As it was, fragments of bark, twigs, and leaves showered about them.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Some ornaments of stucco and fragments of mosaic-work are yet to be seen.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The name, once upon it, was so severed that I could not link the fragments.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various
  • Fragments whizzed by him at a fearful clip; rays crisscrossed all about him.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • On the floor around it were fragments of smashed glasses and bloody stains.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • The emperor commanded that these fragments be preserved in the treasury.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • The fragments of what I wish to say would be of no service to any one.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • It is possible the Fragments were some of the 'studies' for The Brook.
  • Extract from : « The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge » by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  • In the three small rooms the floor was strewn with fragments of the broken furniture.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

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