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WordBand 7.5–8.5Toofey picks
fragmentation
/ˌfræɡmənˈteɪʃən/
noun
The breaking of something whole into small separate parts.
- “The fragmentation of habitats puts many species at risk.”Toofey
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Source: Written for Toofey (original); IPA generated with eSpeak NG (GPL-3.0 (software))