fractured
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfræk.tʃərd/
KK: /ˈfrækʧərd/
adjective
Definition
Broken or damaged, often resulting in sharp edges or divisions.
Example
The glass was fractured after it fell on the floor.
Conversation
Did you hear about the meeting?
Yeah, it sounds like their plans are pretty fractured right now.
It's a shame they can't seem to agree on anything.
I know, it makes it hard to move forward.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
broken
shattered
splintered
Antonyms
whole
united
intact
verb
Definition
To break or cause to break into pieces.
Example
The earthquake fractured the road, making it impassable.
Tense Forms
Past: fractured
Past Participle: fractured
Conversation
Did you hear about Jake? He fractured his arm while skateboarding.
No way! That sounds painful.
Yeah, he said he fell pretty hard.
Root Explanation
Fractured → It is formed from "frangere" (meaning to break) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "fractured" means something that has been broken or damaged.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been 'broken' ('frangere') in the past — that's why fractured means something is broken.
Visually Confused Words
unfractured
facture
refracture
anfracture
raptured
featured
acture