Definitions
- Describing a broken or incomplete piece of something larger. - Referring to a small part or section of a whole. - Talking about a sentence or idea that is incomplete or lacks context.
- Describing a sharp, broken piece of something hard or brittle. - Referring to a fragment of glass, pottery, or other materials. - Talking about a small, sharp piece of debris or material.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a broken or incomplete piece of something larger.
- 2Both words can be used to describe fragments of physical objects.
- 3Both words can be used to describe incomplete or partial ideas or concepts.
What is the difference?
- 1Material: Fragment can refer to any type of material, while shard specifically refers to hard or brittle materials like glass or pottery.
- 2Sharpness: Shard emphasizes the sharpness or jaggedness of the broken piece, while fragment does not necessarily imply sharpness.
- 3Size: Shard implies a smaller size than fragment, which can refer to pieces of varying sizes.
- 4Usage: Fragment is more commonly used in writing and language, while shard is more commonly used in reference to physical objects.
- 5Connotation: Fragment has a neutral connotation, while shard can have negative connotations due to its association with broken or dangerous objects.
Remember this!
Fragment and shard are both words that describe broken or incomplete pieces of something larger. However, fragment is a more general term that can refer to pieces of any material or size, while shard specifically refers to small, sharp pieces of hard or brittle materials. Additionally, shard has a more negative connotation due to its association with danger and brokenness.
