DEFRAGMENT | • defragment v. (Computing) To run a process that collects fragments of files and sorts them into contiguous sections… • DEFRAGMENT v. to run a program which reduces or eliminates the fragmentation of (a file or disk) by bringing together parts of files stored in separate locations to a single location on the disk. |
DIAPHRAGMS | • diaphragms n. Plural of diaphragm. • DIAPHRAGM n. the muscular structure separating the chest from the abdomen. |
EPIPHRAGMS | • epiphragms n. Plural of epiphragm. • EPIPHRAGM n. the disc with which certain molluscs close the aperture of their shell. |
FRAGMENTAL | • fragmental adj. (Geology) consisting of fragments. • fragmental n. (Geology) A fragmentary rock. • FRAGMENTAL adj. composed of fragments of older rocks. |
FRAGMENTED | • fragmented v. Simple past tense and past participle of fragment. • fragmented adj. Broken into fragments. • fragmented adj. Composed of fragments. |
PHRAGMITES | • phragmites n. Any of several perennial reeds, of the genus Phragmites, found in wetlands. • Phragmites prop.n. A taxonomic genus within the family Poaceae – many reeds. |
PRAGMATICS | • pragmatics n. Plural of pragmatic. • pragmatics n. (Linguistics, translation studies) The study of the use of language in a social context. • PRAGMATICS n. the study of inherent practical usage, and social and behavioural aspects, of language. |
PRAGMATISE | • pragmatise v. Alternative form of pragmatize. • PRAGMATISE v. to interpret; to represent as real, also PRAGMATIZE. |
PRAGMATISM | • pragmatism n. The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals. • pragmatism n. (Politics) The theory that political problems should be met with practical solutions rather than ideological ones. • pragmatism n. (Philosophy) The idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer, and the truth of beliefs… |
PRAGMATIST | • pragmatist n. One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality… • pragmatist n. One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing… • pragmatist n. One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs are… |
PRAGMATIZE | • pragmatize v. (Intransitive) To consider, represent, or embody (something unreal) as fact; to materialize. • pragmatize v. (Intransitive) To behave in a pragmatic manner; to focus on the material or practical rather than abstractions. • PRAGMATIZE v. to interpret; to represent as real, also PRAGMATISE. |
RAGMATICAL | • ragmatical adj. (Obsolete) Wild or riotous. • RAGMATICAL adj. riotous, disorderly. |