Word Explorer
Children's
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Intermediate Dictionary
       

frac·ture

fracture

 
 
pronunciation:
fraek chr
parts of speech:
noun, verb
features:
Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: a break or crack.
He has a fracture in one of his leg bones.
synonyms:
break, rupture
similar words:
crack
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: fractures, fracturing, fractured
definition 1: to break or cause a break in.
She fractured her arm when she fell on the sidewalk.
synonyms:
break, crack
definition 2: to break or crack.
The ice began to fracture as she stepped on it.
synonyms:
break, crack, split
similar words:
rupture, shatter, snap
derivations: fracturable (adj.), fractural (adj.)
Word Explorer
See
  first aid, injury
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature