fragmentary

Definitions

Consisting of small, disconnected parts rather than a complete whole.

Existing only in pieces or as an incomplete portion.

Examples

The detective only had a fragmentary account of the crime, leaving many questions unanswered.

Archaeologists discovered a fragmentary inscription on the ancient stone tablet that hinted at a lost civilization.

Synonyms

incomplete partial piecemeal disconnected fractional sketchy scrappy

Antonyms

complete entire whole continuous integrated thorough unbroken