fissure

noun
UK: /ˈfɪʃ.ər/
US: /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/

  1. A long, narrow crack or opening in something, especially in rock or the ground.

    1. I saw a small fissure in the wall after the earthquake.
    2. The earthquake caused a large fissure to open up in the middle of the field.

  2. A state of disagreement or disharmony; a split or division, especially within a group or organization.

    1. A deep fissure developed between the two political parties.
    2. The issue created a fissure within the community, dividing neighbours and friends.

Synonyms

crack crevice split rift breach cleft division gap
fissure verb

  1. To crack or split open, forming a long, narrow opening.

    1. The ground began to fissure during the drought.
    2. The old vase fissured when he tried to pick it up due to a hidden weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fissure" in English means: A long, narrow crack or opening in something, especially in rock or the ground., A state of disagreement or disharmony; a split or division, especially within a group or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "fissure" is /ˈfɪʃ.ər/ in British English and /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fissure": crack, crevice, split, rift, breach, cleft, division, gap.

Example usage of "fissure": "I saw a small fissure in the wall after the earthquake.". More examples on the page.