fractured

adjective
UK: /ˈfræktʃəd/
US: /ˈfræktʃərd/

  1. Broken or cracked.

    1. The fractured vase lay in pieces on the floor.
    2. The archaeologist carefully examined the fractured bones found at the site.

  2. Describes something divided or disrupted.

    1. The party was fractured after the leadership dispute.
    2. The once united community became fractured along political lines after the election.

  3. Having the surface broken or cracked; not smooth.

    1. The fractured surface of the rock made climbing difficult.
    2. Sunlight glinted off the fractured ice, creating a dazzling effect in the winter landscape.

Synonyms

broken cracked split divided
fractured verb

  1. To break or crack something.

    1. He fractured his arm in the accident.
    2. The impact fractured the window, but it didn't shatter completely.

  2. To disrupt or break up something, such as a group or system.

    1. The scandal fractured the company's reputation.
    2. The argument fractured their friendship beyond repair, leading to a permanent separation.
fractured noun

  1. A break or crack in something, especially a bone.

    1. The doctor confirmed it was a fractured bone.
    2. She suffered a hairline fracture during the intense training session.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fractured" in English means: Broken or cracked., Describes something divided or disrupted., Having the surface broken or cracked; not smooth..

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

Synonyms for "fractured": broken, cracked, split, divided.

Example usage of "fractured": "The fractured vase lay in pieces on the floor.". More examples on the page.