1. a break or crack in a bone or hard material
2. the act or process of breaking or cracking

1. to break or crack, especially a bone
2. to cause a break in unity or continuity; to disrupt
Usage: figurative

Examples

• She suffered a fracture of her left arm in the accident.
• The doctor took an X-ray to check for fractures.
• The impact fractured the windshield into several pieces.
• The scandal fractured the unity of the political party.
• A hairline fracture is a small crack that is difficult to see.
• The fall fractured three of his ribs.
• The earthquake fractured the foundation of the building.