adjective
Uncommon
fractured
Fractured (adjective) means Broken or cracked, especially describing a bone. Example: “He played the whole match with a fractured finger.”
adjective
1
Broken or cracked, especially describing a bone.
"He played the whole match with a fractured finger."
"The vase lay in fractured pieces on the floor."
2
Split apart by disagreement; no longer unified.
"The party emerged from the election badly fractured."
How to use fractured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBroken — either an actual bone or a group that has split apart over disagreement.
Common pairings
fractured bone
fractured relationship
fractured coalition
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more fractured
- Superlative
- most fractured
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Rhymes for fractured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
secured
insured
scoured
coloured
captured
favoured
tortured
measured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fractured” mean?
The word “fractured” means broken or cracked, especially describing a bone. In plain terms, broken — either an actual bone or a group that has split apart over disagreement.
How do you use “fractured” in a sentence?
Here is “fractured” used in a sentence: “He played the whole match with a fractured finger.”
What part of speech is “fractured”?
“Fractured” is an adjective.
Is “fractured” a common word?
“Fractured” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fractured” have?
“Fractured” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: broken or cracked, especially describing a bone.
