1. small pieces or parts broken off from something larger
2. an incomplete or isolated part of something

1. to break or cause to break into fragments

Examples

• The archaeologist carefully examined the pottery fragments found at the dig site.
• After the explosion, fragments of glass scattered across the floor.
• The book contains only fragments of the author's original manuscript.
• The mirror fragmented into dozens of sharp pieces when it hit the ground.
• We only have fragments of information about what happened that night.
• The old painting fragmented over time due to moisture and age.
• She read fragments of poetry to the class during the literature lesson.