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fracture

UK
/ˈfræk.tʃər/
US
/ˈfræk.tʃɚ/

Translations

fracturenoun
fractures
pl
UK
/ˈfræk.tʃər/
US
/ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
fractureEn géologie.
The geologist studied the fracture in the rock to understand the area's seismic activity.
Le géologue a étudié la fracture dans la roche pour comprendre l'activité sismique de la région.
The X-ray showed a clear fracture in the patient's arm.
La radiographie a montré une fracture nette au bras du patient.
Additional translations
fracturePar extension, pour une rupture ou une division entre des personnes ou des groupes.
Synonyms
shatter
crack
fissure
splinter
rupture
cleavage
breakage
break
fractureverb
fractured
Past Simple
fractured
Past Participle
fracturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfræk.tʃə/
US
/ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
The impact from the fall was enough to fracture the bone.
Le choc de la chute a suffi à fracturer l'os.
Additional translations
fracturerAu sens figuré, pour une relation, une unité ou une structure.
Synonyms
break apart
cleave
rupture
split
crack
shatter
break
fractureadjective
UK
/ˈfræk.tʃə/
US
/ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to a fracture
fracturaireTerme médical.
She was referred to the hospital's fracture clinic for further evaluation.
Elle a été orientée vers la clinique fracturaire de l'hôpital pour un examen complémentaire.
Synonyms
fractured
broken
cracked
split
shattered
fissured
ruptured
cleft
splintered

Definitions

fracturenoun
The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material, typically bone.
The X-ray showed a clear fracture in the patient's arm.
A break or crack in a geological formation, such as rock.
The geologist studied the fracture in the rock to understand the area's seismic activity.
A division or split between people or groups, often leading to conflict.
The political party suffered a fracture that led to the formation of a new faction.
fractureverb
To break or cause to break into pieces.
The impact from the fall was enough to fracture the bone.
To disrupt or damage something, especially a relationship or structure.
The scandal served to fracture the unity within the organization.
fractureadjective
Relating to or intended for the treatment, study, or occurrence of bone fractures
She was referred to the hospital's fracture clinic for further evaluation.
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