fractured
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɹæktʃɝd// UK //fɹˈæktʃəd// frac·tured
adj. broken or cracked into several pieces. You can use it to describe a physical bone or a group of people that has split apart.
adj. broken, cracked, or split into multiple fragments. Often used figuratively to describe social or political groups that have lost their unity.
The doctor confirmed that his arm was fractured in two places.
The political party became fractured after the members failed to agree on a new leader for the upcoming election.
The once-unified community remained fractured for decades, as deep-seated resentments prevented any meaningful reconciliation between the rival factions.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'remain' or 'become'; frequently used in both medical and sociopolitical contexts.