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Fracture
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Simple meaning
What does Fracture mean?
A break or crack.
Dictionary definition
A break, crack, or split, especially in bone, rock, or material.
Example sentences
Fracture in a sentence
easy
The X-ray showed a fracture.
medium
Cold can fracture weak stone.
hard
Fracture can be a noun for a crack or a verb meaning to break or split.
Synonyms
Words like Fracture
breakA split or damaged place.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mendRepair or heal.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fracture, depending on context.
Word family
Fracture word family
Base word
fracture
noun
fractures
More than one fracture.
verb
fractured
Past or related form of fracture.
verb
fracturing
Action form of fracture.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fracture mean?
Fracture means a break or crack.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fracture?
Break is close in meaning to fracture in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fracture?
Mend contrasts with fracture.
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