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Fractured - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

fractured

/ˈfræk.tʃɚd/ /ˈfræk.tʃəd/

Definition:

Broken or cracked, often referring to bones or relationships.

Synonyms:

broken, cracked, splintered, shattered, damaged

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

whole, intact, unbroken

Common Collocations:

fractured bone, fractured relationship, fractured society, fractured glass

Derivatives:

fracture (noun), fracturing (verb)

Usage Tips:

Use "fractured" for physical breaks or metaphorical splits, like bones or trust.

Common Phrases:

fractured fairy tale, fractured alliance, fractured mind

Etymology:

From Latin *fractura*, meaning "a break," via Old French *fracture*.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor said his arm was fractured in the fall.
  • 2. Their friendship fractured after the argument.
  • 3. The vase lay on the floor, fractured into pieces.
  • 4. A fractured society struggles to find unity.

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