FRAGMENTAL

fragmental, fragmentary

(adjective) consisting of small disconnected parts; “fragmentary remains”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

fragmental (not comparable)

(geology) consisting of fragments

Noun

fragmental (plural fragmentals)

(geology) A fragmentary rock.

Source: Wiktionary


Frag*men"tal, a.

1. Fragmentary.

2. (Geol.)

Definition: Consisting of the pulverized or fragmentary material of rock, as conglomerate, shale, etc.

Frag*men"tal, n. (Geol.)

Definition: A fragmentary rock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

13 January 2025

SOAK

(noun) the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); “a good soak put life back in the wagon”


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