fragmentation

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso o resultado de dividir o romper algo en partes o fragmentos más pequeños; puede referirse a objetos físicos, estructuras sociales, almacenamiento de datos informáticos o a la dispersión de esquirlas de una bomba.

A noun referring to the process of breaking or separating something into smaller parts or fragments, which can apply to physical objects, social structures, computer data storage, or the scattering of bomb fragments.

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1. Breaking into small piecesB2formal

   The process of separating something into fine particles or fragments.

   fragmentación

   • The fragmentation of the rock was caused by repeated freezing and thawing.
   • The bomb's fragmentation scattered shrapnel over a wide area.
   • The machine uses fragmentation to grind materials into powder.

   Sinónimosbreakingbreakupdisintegrationdivisionshatteringsplintering

   Antónimoscohesionconsolidationintegrationunification

2. Social disintegrationC1formal

   The breakdown or disintegration of social norms, behaviors, and relationships within a community.

   fragmentación social

   • The fragmentation of traditional family structures has been a topic of debate.
   • Social fragmentation can lead to increased isolation and distrust.
   • The report highlights the fragmentation of political discourse in modern society.

   Sinónimosatomizationbreakdowndisintegrationdissolutiondivisionpolarizationsplintering

   Antónimoscohesionintegrationsolidarityunity

3. File fragmentationB2formalIT

   A condition in computer science where a file is broken up and stored in many non-contiguous locations on a storage disk.

   Fragmentación de archivos

   • Disk fragmentation can slow down your computer's performance.
   • The utility tool defragments the hard drive to reduce fragmentation.
   • File fragmentation occurs when files are frequently created and deleted.

4. Explosive scatteringB2formal

   The scattering of fragments after a bomb or explosive device detonates.

   Fragmentación explosiva

   • The fragmentation of the grenade caused widespread damage.
   • Military experts studied the fragmentation pattern of the explosion.
   • The bomb was designed for maximum fragmentation.