Fracturing: meaning, definitions and examples

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fracturing

 

[ หˆfrรฆk.tสƒษ™r.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical damage

Fracturing refers to the process of breaking or causing a fracture in a solid object or material. It is often used in the context of bones, where a fracture occurs due to excessive force or stress on the bone structure. This term can also apply to materials like glass or metal, which can fracture under pressure. The term can involve varying degrees of severity, from minor cracks to complete breaks.

Synonyms

breaking, cracking, shattering, splitting

Examples of usage

  • The athlete suffered a serious injury, resulting in fracturing his leg.
  • Fracturing can weaken the structural integrity of a building.
  • The glass pane ended up fracturing after the impact.

Translations

Translations of the word "fracturing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fraturaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅˆเค•เฅเคšเคฐเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fraktur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะปะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚amanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ชจๆŠ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fracture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fractura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณจ์ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุณุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zlomenina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlomenina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ชจๆŠ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะนะตะบ ัั‹ะฝัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑndฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fractura

Etymology

The word 'fracture' comes from the Latin 'fractura', which means 'a breaking'. It is derived from the verb 'frangere', meaning 'to break'. This term has been used in various contexts, including medicine, engineering, and materials science. In medical terminology, the concept of fracturing is crucial for understanding injuries, especially in orthopedics, where bone fractures are common. Over the years, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the disruption of materials in various fields of study. The usage of 'fracturing' in contemporary language further highlights its importance in both technical and everyday discussions about damage or breaks.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,919, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.