fragmented objects
[FRAG-men-ted AHB-jekts]
nounpl: fragmented objects
objetos fragmentados
1. Physical or abstract items that have been broken into separate pieces or parts; incomplete or divided entities
The archaeologist carefully catalogued the fragmented objects discovered at the excavation site.
O arqueólogo catalogou cuidadosamente os objetos fragmentados descobertos no sítio de escavação.
2. In computing and data management, data or files that are scattered across non-contiguous storage locations
The hard drive contained many fragmented objects that slowed down system performance.
O disco rígido continha muitos objetos fragmentados que desaceleravam o desempenho do sistema.
3. In art and literature, disconnected narrative elements or visual components that lack cohesion
The modernist sculpture consisted of fragmented objects arranged in a seemingly random pattern.
A escultura modernista consistia em objetos fragmentados dispostos em um padrão aparentemente aleatório.
This term is frequently used in archaeology, technology, and contemporary art discourse in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it's particularly common in academic and technical settings. The concept reflects modern experiences of discontinuity and fragmentation that characterize postmodern culture in both societies.
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