1. A problem or topic that is divided into separate, disconnected parts or aspects, making it difficult to address comprehensively
The healthcare system faces a fragmented issue where different departments operate independently without coordination.
O sistema de saúde enfrenta uma questão fragmentada onde diferentes departamentos operam independentemente sem coordenação.
2. A complex matter that has been broken down or scattered into multiple unrelated components or jurisdictions
Environmental protection remains a fragmented issue across different government agencies.
A proteção ambiental permanece uma questão fragmentada entre diferentes agências governamentais.