fragmentation

• Nom désignant le processus de division ou de séparation de quelque chose en parties ou fragments plus petits, pouvant concerner des objets physiques, des structures sociales, le stockage de données informatiques ou l'éclatement d'une bombe en éclats.

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.

   Fragmentation (action de briser en petits morceaux)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbreakingbreakupdisintegrationdivisionshatteringsplintering

   Antonymescohesionconsolidationintegrationunification

2. Social disintegrationC1formal

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

   Fragmentation sociale

   • 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.

   Synonymesatomizationbreakdowndisintegrationdissolutiondivisionpolarizationsplintering

   Antonymescohesionintegrationsolidarityunity

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.

   Fragmentation de fichier

   • 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.

   Projection de fragments

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