Definitions
- Referring to a small part or piece of something that has been broken, shattered, or divided. - Describing an incomplete or unfinished portion of a larger whole. - Talking about a sentence or phrase that is not a complete thought or idea.
- Referring to a part or section of something that is separate from the whole. - Describing an object that has been cut, divided, or separated from a larger object. - Talking about a work of art, music, or literature that is a complete and independent creation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a part or portion of something larger.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
- 4Both can be used in various contexts, such as art, literature, music, or science.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Fragment implies a smaller size than piece.
- 2Completeness: Fragment suggests incompleteness or lack of wholeness, while piece implies a complete and independent entity.
- 3Function: Fragment is often used to describe a part of a larger whole, while piece can be used to describe a standalone creation.
- 4Connotation: Fragment can have a negative connotation of being incomplete or inadequate, while piece can have a positive connotation of being a complete and valuable creation.
Remember this!
Fragment and piece both refer to a part or portion of something larger, but they differ in size, completeness, origin, function, and connotation. Fragment implies a smaller size, incompleteness, and broken origin, while piece implies a complete and intentional creation. Fragment can have a negative connotation, while piece can have a positive one.
