Fissured: meaning, definitions and examples

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fissured

 

[ หˆfษชสƒษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing surfaces

Fissured refers to something that has deep lines, cracks, or openings in its surface. This term is often used in geological contexts to describe rock formations or in medical terminology to describe conditions like fissured tongues or skin. Fissured surfaces can impact both structural integrity and aesthetic qualities, making it an important descriptor in various fields, including geology, dermatology, and art.

Synonyms

cracked, divided, fragmented, split.

Examples of usage

  • The fissured landscape was a result of years of erosion.
  • Doctors noted the fissured appearance of the patient's tongue.
  • The artist chose a fissured texture to add depth to the sculpture.

Translations

Translations of the word "fissured" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fissurado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเคพเคฐ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fissuriert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercelah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ั–ัะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pฤ™kniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบ€่ฃ‚ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fissurรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fisurado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงatlak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท ์—ด์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดู‚ูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prasklรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prasknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ‚ๅผ€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpokan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprunga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงatlamฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fisurado

Etymology

The word 'fissured' comes from the Latin root 'fissura', which means 'a cleft or crack'. The term has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe things that are not just cracked but that exhibit a significant and often deep separation. Originally related to geological or scientific contexts, the usage of 'fissured' has expanded to include descriptions of various surfaces and materials in art, literature, and healthcare. Its connotation often implies a level of severity that is more pronounced than simple cracks, highlighting the importance of understanding structural integrity and surface characteristics in both natural and artificial contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,573, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.