fracture — a break or crack in a hard substance, especially a bone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a break or crack in a hard substance, especially a bone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfræktʃər/
Example Sentences
- The doctor said my grandmother's hip fracture was caused by trying to do breakdancing at 80.
- The earthquake caused multiple fractures in the foundation of the building.
- My phone screen has a fracture that looks like a spider web - modern art at its finest!
fracture
NOUN[/ˈfræktʃər/]
a break or crack in a hard substance, especially a bone
She slipped on the ice and suffered a painful fracture in her wrist.
Through the fractured structure, capture the perfect picture!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fractura,' the noun form of 'frangere' meaning 'to break' or 'to shatter.' The word entered Middle English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe breaks in bones and other hard substances.
Breakdown
frac- (break, from Latin frangere) + -ture (noun suffix indicating a result or state) = fracture (a break or crack)
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📝Examples
“The doctor said my grandmother's hip fracture was caused by trying to do breakdancing at 80.”
“The earthquake caused multiple fractures in the foundation of the building.”
“My phone screen has a fracture that looks like a spider web - modern art at its finest!”
“The X-ray revealed a clean fracture that should heal within six weeks.”
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