Added 10 October 2026
fragmentation
/ˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪ̯ʃən/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fragmentation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Separating something into fine particles.
- The disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships.
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(computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk.
fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file