subfractate
A subfractate is a secondary or minor division within a larger fracture, typically referring to a microscopic or subsidiary crack in geological or material structures. It describes the state of a substance that has undergone partial fragmentation without completely separating from the main body.
Examples
3 of 5I noticed a tiny subfractate in the ceramic vase, though it didn't look like it would break yet.
I noticed a tiny minor crack in the ceramic vase, though it didn't look like it would break yet.
The geological survey identified a subfractate within the primary fault line, indicating internal stress.
The geological survey identified a secondary fracture within the primary fault line, indicating internal stress.
My phone screen has this weird subfractate that you can only see when the light hits it right.
My phone screen has this weird minor crack that you can only see when the light hits it right.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break the word down: 'Sub' (under/minor) + 'Fract' (break) + 'ate' (result/state). Think of a 'sub-fracture'.
Quick Quiz
The engineer's report highlighted a ______ in the support beam that was not visible to the naked eye.
Correct!
The correct answer is: subfractate
Examples
I noticed a tiny subfractate in the ceramic vase, though it didn't look like it would break yet.
everydayI noticed a tiny minor crack in the ceramic vase, though it didn't look like it would break yet.
The geological survey identified a subfractate within the primary fault line, indicating internal stress.
formalThe geological survey identified a secondary fracture within the primary fault line, indicating internal stress.
My phone screen has this weird subfractate that you can only see when the light hits it right.
informalMy phone screen has this weird minor crack that you can only see when the light hits it right.
Quantitative analysis of the crystalline structure revealed a significant subfractate that compromised the sample's integrity.
academicQuantitative analysis of the crystalline structure revealed a significant secondary fracture that compromised the sample's integrity.
The quality control report noted a subfractate in the recent batch of tempered glass, requiring a recall.
businessThe quality control report noted a minor structural break in the recent batch of tempered glass, requiring a recall.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
at the subfractate level
referring to very small structural breaks
incipient subfractate
a minor crack that is just beginning to form
propagation of the subfractate
the spreading of a minor fracture
Often Confused With
A fracture is a general term for any break, while a subfractate is specifically a secondary or minor division within that break.
A substrate is an underlying layer or substance, whereas a subfractate is a type of structural failure.
Usage Notes
The term is primarily used in technical, geological, and engineering contexts. It emphasizes that the break is subsidiary to a larger, more significant fracture.
Common Mistakes
Learners may use 'subfractate' to describe a large, obvious break. It should only be used for minor or secondary cracks.
Memory Tip
Break the word down: 'Sub' (under/minor) + 'Fract' (break) + 'ate' (result/state). Think of a 'sub-fracture'.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'sub' (under, secondary) and 'fractus' (broken), following standard scientific nomenclature for structural analysis.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The engineer's report highlighted a ______ in the support beam that was not visible to the naked eye.
Correct!
The correct answer is: subfractate
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