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fragmentary Synonyms

Another word for fragmentary

Choosing another word for fragmentary depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Consisting of small, disconnected, or incomplete parts rather than forming a unified whole.

Usage Example

"Historians had to reconstruct the ancient civilization's timeline from incomplete written records and scattered pottery shards."

Strongest
incomplete
fragmented
Strong
piecemeal
patchy
sketchy
disjointed
partial
disconnected
scrappy
bitty

• adjective (Context 2)

Composed of compacted fragments of pre-existing rocks that were broken down before being deposited anew (in geology).

Usage Example

"Sandstone and conglomerate are classic examples of clastic rock formations found along the canyon walls."

Strongest
clastic
fragmental
Strong
detrital

Opposites of fragmentary

The opposite of fragmentary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

complete
whole
comprehensive
intact
monolithic
unified
unbroken
continuous
See all opposites of fragmentary

• Nearby Words

fragilely
fragility
fragment
fragmentary
fragmentation
fragmentize
fragrance

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fragmentary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fragmentary
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