Definitions
- Referring to a small piece of rock or concrete that has broken off from a larger object. - Describing the act of breaking off small pieces from a larger object, such as chipping away at a rock with a hammer. - Talking about the process of a material breaking apart into smaller pieces due to external forces, such as weathering or erosion.
- Referring to a small piece of something that has broken off from a larger object, such as a shard of glass. - Describing the act of breaking something into smaller pieces, such as smashing a vase into fragments. - Talking about the result of something breaking apart due to internal or external forces, such as a bomb fragmenting a building.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to small pieces that have broken off from a larger object.
- 2Both words can be used as nouns or verbs.
- 3Both words can describe the process of something breaking apart.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Spall often refers to larger pieces than fragment.
- 2Cause: Spall is often caused by external forces, such as weathering or impact, while fragment can be caused by both internal and external forces.
- 3Usage: Spall is less common than fragment and is often used in technical or specialized contexts.
- 4Connotation: Spall can have a negative connotation, suggesting damage or decay, while fragment is more neutral.
Remember this!
Spall and fragment are synonyms that both refer to small pieces that have broken off from a larger object. However, spall is typically used in the context of rocks or concrete and often refers to larger pieces caused by external forces, while fragment can refer to any type of material and can be caused by both internal and external forces.
