fragmentation

Definitions

The process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts.

The subdivision of a computer's memory or storage into many small, non-contiguous pieces, often reducing performance.

The division of a biological habitat or social group into smaller, isolated segments.

Examples

The fragmentation of the political party led to the formation of several smaller, independent groups.

Regular disk fragmentation can significantly slow down the performance of an older computer.

Synonyms

splintering disintegration fracturing breakup division splitting fission

Antonyms

unification integration consolidation cohesion amalgamation fusion wholeness