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Synonyms & Similar Words
break
crack
split
fissure
cleft
rift
breach
rupture
disruption
separation
division
fragmentation
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splinter
fracture line
fault line
flaw
imperfection
defect
weakness
vulnerability
crackup
collapse
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smash
shattering
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cracking
breaking
severing
tearing
ripping
rending
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crumbling
crushing
pulverizing
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Meaning of Fracture
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "fracture" refers to the act or process of breaking or causing something to break, especially a bone.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "fracture" as the act of breaking or the state of being broken, especially into two or more parts.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "fracture" as a break or crack in something, especially a bone.
Example Uses
- The athlete suffered a fracture in her ankle during the game.
- The fracture in the relationship between the two friends was irreparable.
- The geologist studied the fracture lines in the rock to understand the tectonic activity in the area.
- The company's fracture of the contract led to a lengthy lawsuit.