fractile

/ˈfræktɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Tending to break or split into fragments; easily fractured or cracked.

“The rock’s fractile surface made it prone to crumbling.”

2. noun

A small fragment or shard of something that has broken or split.

“The artist used the fractiles from the shattered glass to create a mosaic.”

Synonyms

  • brittle
  • crumbly
  • fragile

Antonyms

  • intact
  • solid
  • unbroken