Definitions

1. verb

to divide or cut up into small pieces

“The carpenter comminuated the stone into small fragments to use as aggregate.”

2. verb

to reduce or break down into smaller or more manageable parts

“The team comminuated the complex problem into smaller, more solvable tasks.”

3. noun

the act of comminuating

“The comminuation of the rock was a painstaking process that required great care.”