Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Fractured.
Fractured - as a noun
Breaking of hard tissue such as bone
Example: "It was a nasty fracture"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakHypernyms (Closely Related)
harmhurtinjurytraumaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
Example: "They built it right over a geological fault"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakfaultfaultinggeological faultshiftHypernyms (Closely Related)
cleftcrevicefissurescissureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fractured - as a verb
Violate or abuse
Example: "This writer really fractures the language"
Interrupt, break, or destroy
Example: "Fracture the balance of power"
Break into pieces
Example: "The pothole fractured a bolt on the axle"
Become fractured
Example: "The tibia fractured from the blow of the iron pipe"
Break (a bone)
Example: "She broke her clavicle"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fractured - as an adjective
Broken into sharp pieces.
Split into groups which disagree.
Example: "Her fractured family could never agree on anything."
Example Sentences
"The fractured bone required surgery to repair."
"Her fractured wrist was put in a cast."
"They live in a fractured community where mistrust is common."
"The society has a fractured justice system."
"The fractured relationship between the two countries led to trade disputes."
Word Game Points
Is FRACTURED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fractured is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FRACTURED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is FRACTURED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fractured is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFRACTURED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is FRACTURED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fractured is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFRACTURED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
