Definitions
- Describing something that is done or completed gradually, in small parts or stages. - Referring to a process that is not continuous but rather broken up into pieces. - Talking about something that is done in an unsystematic or haphazard way.
- Describing something that is incomplete or lacking in coherence. - Referring to something that is broken or divided into fragments or pieces. - Talking about something that is partial or incomplete, often due to missing information.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is incomplete or broken up.
- 2Both can refer to a process or information that is not continuous or whole.
- 3Both can be used to describe something that is lacking in coherence or completeness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Piecemeal is more commonly used to describe a process or action that is done gradually or in stages, while fragmentary is more commonly used to describe information or knowledge that is incomplete or lacking in coherence.
- 2Degree: Piecemeal implies a degree of order or system, while fragmentary implies a degree of disorder or randomness.
- 3Focus: Piecemeal emphasizes the gradual nature of a process or action, while fragmentary emphasizes the incomplete or partial nature of information or knowledge.
- 4Connotation: Piecemeal can have a positive connotation, suggesting a careful and deliberate approach, while fragmentary can have a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of completeness or coherence.
Remember this!
Piecemeal and fragmentary are synonyms that describe something that is incomplete or broken up. However, piecemeal is more commonly used to describe a process or action that is done gradually or in stages, while fragmentary is more commonly used to describe information or knowledge that is incomplete or lacking in coherence. Piecemeal implies a degree of order or system, while fragmentary implies a degree of disorder or randomness.
