fracture (Meaning)
fracture (n)
breaking of hard tissue such as bone
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
the act of cracking something
fracture (v)
violate or abuse
interrupt, break, or destroy
break into pieces
become fractured
break (a bone)
fracture a bone of
fracture (n.)
The act of breaking or snapping asunder; rupture; breach.
The breaking of a bone.
The texture of a freshly broken surface; as, a compact fracture; an even, hackly, or conchoidal fracture.
fracture (v. t.)
To cause a fracture or fractures in; to break; to burst asunder; to crack; to separate the continuous parts of; as, to fracture a bone; to fracture the skull.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fracture
fracture Sentence Examples
- The sudden fall caused a severe fracture in the patient's leg.
- The hairline fracture of the skull was discovered during the CT scan.
- The ceramic vase shattered into multiple fractures upon impact.
- The geologist examined the rock's fracture patterns to determine its geological history.
- The therapist applied a cast to immobilize the fracture and promote healing.
- The stress fracture in the athlete's foot sidelined them for several weeks.
- The fracture in the wall indicated a structural weakness in the building.
- The automobile accident resulted in multiple fractures throughout the driver's body.
- The brittle wood snapped into clean fractures when pressure was applied.
- The company recalled the product due to concerns about potential fractures in the metal components.
FAQs About the word fracture
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The sudden fall caused a severe fracture in the patient's leg.
The hairline fracture of the skull was discovered during the CT scan.
The ceramic vase shattered into multiple fractures upon impact.
The geologist examined the rock's fracture patterns to determine its geological history.
