| 释义 |
fragmental, a.|ˈfrægməntəl, frægˈmɛntəl|
[f. fragment n. + -al1.]
= fragmentary; spec. in Geol. (see quot. 1882).
1798Jane Austen Northang. Abb. (1833) II. ix. 159 Some fragmental journal, continued probably to the last gasp. 1837Whewell Hist. Induct. Sc. (1857) I. 218 Collected from his lips, or from fragmental notes. 1845Moir in Blackw. Mag. LVIII. 410 The treasuries Of half-forgotten and fragmental things. 1882Geikie Text-bk. Geol. (1885) 116 Fragmental rocks are formed either of the débris of older rocks, or of the aggregated remains of plants or animals.
Hence fragmentally adv.
1814Lamb Let. to Coleridge 26 Aug., Inquire in seven years' time for the ‘Rokebys’ and the ‘Laras’, and where shall they be found? fluttering fragmentally in some thread-paper. 1848Blackw. Mag. LXIV. 540. |