Definitions
- Referring to a small piece of material left over from a larger object or project. - Talking about a small amount of food left over after a meal. - Describing a fight or argument that is brief and insignificant.
- Referring to a small piece or part of a larger object or whole. - Talking about a broken or shattered object that has been divided into smaller pieces. - Describing a literary work or text that has been divided into smaller sections or passages.
List of Similarities
- 1Both scrap and fragment refer to small pieces or parts of a larger object or whole.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects, such as materials or broken items.
- 3Both can be used in a figurative sense to describe non-physical things, such as arguments or literary works.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: A scrap is generally smaller than a fragment.
- 2Usage: Scrap is more commonly used to describe physical objects, while fragment can also be used in a literary or artistic context.
- 3Connotation: Scrap can have a negative connotation when used to describe a fight or argument, while fragment is neutral in this regard.
- 4Composition: Scrap implies a singular piece, while fragment can refer to multiple pieces or parts.
Remember this!
While both scrap and fragment refer to small pieces or parts of a larger object or whole, there are some key differences between the two. Scrap is generally smaller and implies a leftover piece from a larger object or project, while fragment can be a broken piece of a larger object or a smaller part of a whole. Additionally, scrap is more commonly used to describe physical objects, while fragment can also be used in a literary or artistic context.
