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• fragment — [frag′mənt; ] for v. also [ frag′ment΄, frag ment′] n. [ME < L fragmentum < frangere, BREAK] 1. a part broken away from a whole; broken piece 2. a detached, isolated, or incomplete part [a fragment of a song] 3. the part that exists of a… …   English World dictionary

• Broken Sky — is a novel series that draws on heavy anime influence, and was written by Chris Wooding between the years 1999 and 2001. It contains 9 volumes in its widely known form, but has been released in various formats. The story focuses on the twin… …   Wikipedia

• Fragment — Frag ment, n. [L. fragmentum, fr. frangere to break: cf. F. fragment. See {Break}, v. t.] A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part; as, a fragment of an ancient writing. [1913 Webster] Gather up the fragments that remain.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• fragment — ► NOUN 1) a small part broken off or detached. 2) an isolated or incomplete part: a fragment of conversation. ► VERB ▪ break or cause to break into fragments. DERIVATIVES fragmentary adjective. ORIGIN Latin fragmentum, from frangere …   English terms dictionary

• broken piece — fragment, chip, sliver …   English contemporary dictionary

• fragment — 01. He broke his leg, and a [fragment] of bone was sticking out. 02. The little girl got [fragments] of glass in her eye when the windshield of the car was broken by a rock. 03. Grandma loves the Queen, and reads absolutely every little… …   Grammatical examples in English

• fragment — frag|ment1 W3 [ˈfrægmənt] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: fragmentum, from frangere to break ] a small piece of something that has broken off or that comes from something larger ▪ glass fragments fragment of ▪ fragments of broken pottery… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• fragment — I UK [ˈfræɡmənt] / US noun [countable] Word forms fragment : singular fragment plural fragments * 1) a) a small piece of a larger object that has broken, often into a lot of pieces The vase hit the wall and shattered into fragments. fragment of:… …   English dictionary

• fragment — 1 noun (C) a small piece of something that has broken off or that comes from something larger: Roger examined the few words remaining on the charred fragment of paper. | a fragment of poetry 2 verb (intransitive, transitive often passive) to… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• fragment — n. /frag meuhnt/; v. /frag meuhnt, ment, frag ment /, n. 1. a part broken off or detached: scattered fragments of the broken vase. 2. an isolated, unfinished, or incomplete part: She played a fragment of her latest composition. 3. an odd piece,… …   Universalium

• fragment — frag|ment1 [ frægmənt ] noun count * a small piece of a larger object that has broken, often into a lot of pieces: The vase hit the wall and shattered into fragments. fragment of: Police found fragments of glass on his clothing. a. a small part… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English