adjective Uncommon

fractured

Fractured (adjective) means Broken or cracked, especially describing a bone. Example: “He played the whole match with a fractured finger.”

adjective

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."

Split apart by disagreement; no longer unified.

"The party emerged from the election badly fractured."

How to use fractured

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBroken — either an actual bone or a group that has split apart over disagreement.

Common pairings

fractured bone fractured relationship fractured coalition

Word forms

more fractured comparative, most fractured superlative

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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.