fractured
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
broken or cracked, especially when talking about a bone or a hard object.
having a crack or break on the surface; frequently used in medical contexts to describe bone injuries.
Simple“The X-ray showed that he had a fractured wrist from the fall.”
In context“The surgeon explained that the fractured tibia would require several weeks of complete immobilisation to heal correctly.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
split into different groups that do not agree with each other.
divided into several parts or factions, often due to disagreement or lack of unity.
Simple“The political party was fractured after the leaders argued about the new law.”
In context“The fractured nature of the coalition government made it nearly impossible to pass any significant legislation during the first term.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
broken into many sharp or uneven pieces.
separated into fragments or sharp pieces, typically referring to hard, brittle materials.
Simple“We found fractured pieces of glass all over the kitchen floor.”
In context“The geologist examined the fractured rock samples to determine the direction of the tectonic pressure.”
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