1. broken into sharp, thin pieces
2. divided into separate groups or factions

1. past tense of splinter: broke into sharp, thin pieces
2. past tense of splinter: caused to divide into separate groups

Examples

• The old wooden fence was splintered by the storm.
• She carefully removed the splintered glass from the window frame.
• The political party became splintered after the controversial decision.
• The baseball bat splintered when it hit the concrete wall.
• His splintered ribs required immediate medical attention.
• The once-unified movement had splintered into competing factions.
• The impact splintered the wooden door into dozens of pieces.