'fragmentation' definitions:
Definition of 'fragmentation'
(from WordNet)
noun
Separating something into fine particles [syn: atomization, atomisation, fragmentation]
noun
The disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships
noun
(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"
noun
The scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes
Definition of 'fragmentation'
From: GCIDE
- fragmentation \fragmentation\ n. the act or process of separating something into small pieces or fine particles.
- Syn: atomization, atomisation. [WordNet 1.5]