Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fracture
noun / verb
/ˈfrak(t)ʃər/
Definition
A break or crack in a solid object, particularly in the bones of a body.
Examples
- The doctor confirmed that I had a fracture in my arm from the fall.
- During the test, the engineer analyzed the fracture in the metal beam.
- She suffered a hairline fracture, which is a very small crack in the bone.
Meaning
Fracture refers to the physical separation of an object into two or more pieces, often as a result of stress or trauma.
Synonyms
- break
- crack
- shatter
- rupture
- split
