Antifragmentation
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Opposing fragmentation. not-comparable
"In addition, the ECB has said it could introduce a “new instrument” to support countries facing a sharp increase in borrowing costs as rates rise. But Luis de Guindos, its vice-president, said last week the governing council had “not discussed any new anti-fragmentation programme in detail”."
- 2 Protecting against shrapnel or fragments of shells etc. not-comparable
"This happens to be an antifragmentation vest, which is the vest which would protect you against shell fragments, bullets, et cetera."
Example
More examples"In addition, the ECB has said it could introduce a “new instrument” to support countries facing a sharp increase in borrowing costs as rates rise. But Luis de Guindos, its vice-president, said last week the governing council had “not discussed any new anti-fragmentation programme in detail”."
Etymology
From anti- + fragmentation.
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