A1 noun Neutral

fracture

/ˈfræktʃər/

A fracture is a crack or a break in something hard, especially a bone. It happens when a strong force is put on the bone, causing it to split or shatter.

Examples

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1

The doctor says there is a small fracture in my leg.

The doctor says there is a small fracture in my leg.

2

The patient suffered a complex fracture in the accident.

The patient suffered a complex fracture in the accident.

3

He's got a nasty fracture from falling off his bike.

He's got a nasty fracture from falling off his bike.

Word Family

Noun
fracture
Verb
fracture
Adjective
fractured
Related
fraction
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'fraction'. A fraction is a piece of a whole number; a fracture is a piece of a whole bone.

Quick Quiz

The athlete had to stop running because of a stress ______ in her foot.

Correct!

The correct answer is: fracture

Examples

1

The doctor says there is a small fracture in my leg.

everyday

The doctor says there is a small fracture in my leg.

2

The patient suffered a complex fracture in the accident.

formal

The patient suffered a complex fracture in the accident.

3

He's got a nasty fracture from falling off his bike.

informal

He's got a nasty fracture from falling off his bike.

4

The study analyzes the healing rates of spinal fractures in elderly patients.

academic

The study analyzes the healing rates of spinal fractures in elderly patients.

5

The employee is on leave due to a workplace-related fracture.

business

The employee is on leave due to a workplace-related fracture.

Word Family

Noun
fracture
Verb
fracture
Adjective
fractured
Related
fraction

Common Collocations

bone fracture bone fracture
stress fracture stress fracture
skull fracture skull fracture
compound fracture compound fracture
heal a fracture heal a fracture

Common Phrases

hairline fracture

hairline fracture

pelvic fracture

pelvic fracture

open fracture

open fracture

Often Confused With

fracture vs sprain

fracture vs break

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Usage Notes

Use 'fracture' when you want to sound more professional or medical; use 'break' for everyday conversation.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often think a fracture is less serious than a break, but medically they are the same thing.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'fraction'. A fraction is a piece of a whole number; a fracture is a piece of a whole bone.

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Word Origin

From the Latin word 'fractura', which means 'a breach or a breaking'.

Grammar Patterns

countable noun plural: fractures can be used as a verb
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Cultural Context

In English-speaking hospitals, doctors will almost always use the term 'fracture' on official charts.

Quick Quiz

The athlete had to stop running because of a stress ______ in her foot.

Correct!

The correct answer is: fracture

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