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fragmentedly

|frag/ment/ed/ly|

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/ˈfræɡ.mənt.ɪd.li/

(fragmented)

broken into parts

Base Form
fragmented
Etymology
Etymology Information

'fragmentedly' originates from the Latin word 'fragmentum,' where 'frag-' meant 'to break.'

Historical Evolution

'fragmentum' transformed into the Old French word 'fragment,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fragment' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a broken piece,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner that is broken into pieces or parts.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is broken into pieces or parts.

The story was told fragmentedly, making it hard to follow.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45