Definitions
- Referring to a small, thin, sharp piece of wood or other material that has broken off from a larger object. - Describing a painful injury caused by a small piece of wood or other material that has penetrated the skin. - Talking about a group or collection of small, thin pieces of wood or other material that have broken off from a larger object.
- Referring to a small piece or part of something that has broken off from a larger object. - Describing a broken or incomplete piece of a larger object or structure. - Talking about a small portion of a larger work, such as a text, artwork, or musical composition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to small pieces that have broken off from a larger object.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
- 4Both can be used to describe incomplete or broken structures.
What is the difference?
- 1Material: Splinter refers specifically to a small, sharp piece of wood or other material, while fragment can refer to any type of material.
- 2Injury: Splinter can also refer to a painful injury caused by a small piece of wood or other material that has penetrated the skin, while fragment does not have this connotation.
- 3Size: Splinter typically refers to a smaller and thinner piece than fragment.
- 4Structure: Fragment is often used to describe incomplete or broken structures, while splinter is not commonly used in this context.
- 5Connotation: Splinter can have a negative connotation due to its association with pain and injury, while fragment is more neutral in connotation.
Remember this!
Splinter and fragment are both words that describe small pieces that have broken off from a larger object. However, splinter specifically refers to a small, sharp piece of wood or other material that can cause injury, while fragment can refer to any type of material. Additionally, splinter is typically smaller and thinner than fragment, and has a negative connotation due to its association with pain and injury.
