fractionalize

/ˈfrækʃənəlaɪz/
verb
  1. To divide or break something into smaller parts or groups.
    • Political parties often fractionalize when members disagree on key issues.
    • The artist chose to fractionalize the canvas into many small, colorful squares.
    • The company decided to fractionalize its operations into separate divisions.
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