Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fissural
Adjective
/ˈfɪʃ.ər.əl/
Definition
relating to a fissure or fissures
Examples
- The fissural patterns on the surface of the leaf allow for gas exchange.
- During the surgery, the doctor observed fissural lines in the tissue.
- Fissural boundaries in geology can indicate tectonic activity.
Meaning
The term ‘fissural’ is used to describe something that is characterized by or has fissures, which are long, narrow openings or breakages in a surface.
Synonyms
- Cleft
- Split
- Crack
- Fractured
