What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fragmented
Example
The mirror was fragmented into tiny pieces. [fragmented: adjective]
Example
The company's policies were fragmented and inconsistent. [fragmented: past participle]
disintegrated
Example
The old building had disintegrated over time. [disintegrated: verb]
Example
The team's morale disintegrated after the loss. [disintegrated: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fragmented is more commonly used than disintegrated in everyday language. Fragmented is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while disintegrated is less common and often used in more technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fragmented and disintegrated?
Both fragmented and disintegrated are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
