fracture

noun
UK: /ˈfræktʃər/
US: /ˈfræktʃər/

  1. A break or crack in a bone or other hard object.

    1. She got a fracture in her leg during the football match.
    2. The X-ray clearly showed a fracture in his left humerus after the accident.

  2. The act or process of breaking or the state of being broken.

    1. The fracture of the relationship was very painful for both of them.
    2. The sudden fracture in diplomatic relations signaled a potential conflict.

Synonyms

breach break crack rupture separation split
fracture verb

  1. To break or crack (a bone or other hard object).

    1. He fractured his wrist when he fell off his bike.
    2. Extreme cold can fracture even the strongest metal alloys in certain conditions.

  2. To cause a relationship or organization to break apart.

    1. The disagreement fractured their friendship and made them enemies.
    2. The scandal fractured the political party, leading to multiple resignations.
fracture adjective

  1. Having a broken surface or structure.

    1. The rock had a fracture surface, showing its mineral composition.
    2. A fracture appearance can indicate the material's weakness or stress points.
fracture adverb

  1. In a way that is broken or fragmented.

    1. The light fractured across the crystals on the wall in the cave.
    2. Ideas are fractured after they have been discussed among colleagues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fracture" in English means: A break or crack in a bone or other hard object., The act or process of breaking or the state of being broken..

The phonetic transcription of "fracture" is /ˈfræktʃər/ in British English and /ˈfræktʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fracture": breach, break, crack, rupture, separation, split.

Example usage of "fracture": "She got a fracture in her leg during the football match.". More examples on the page.