Synonyms of fragmentary

fragmentary

adjective

ˈfrag-mən-ˌter-ē 

as in incomplete

lacking some necessary part

the historical record of this pharaoh's life and reign is fragmentary at best

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incomplete
• deficient
• partial
• fragmental
• unfinished
• half
• flawed
• imperfect
• damaged
• halfway
• spoiled
• injured
• broken
• sketchy
• impaired
• uncompleted
• marred
• unassembled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whole
• complete
• full
• entire
• intact
• integral
• perfect
• unbroken
• unimpaired
• undamaged
• flawless
• finished
• uninjured
• unmarred
• completed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fragmentary

The Manchester musician’s preference for the fragmentary extends to his approach to genre. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Direct archaeological evidence from this critical period in the Levant, the region that now roughly equates to the Middle East and Turkey, is scarce and fragmentary. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Some lives are permitted to remain fragmentary. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

That hypothesis remains tentative; the fossil record is fragmentary enough that ruling out opportunistic or scavenging behavior is difficult. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026