Definitions

1. noun

a break or crack in a bone or other hard tissue, typically caused by a sudden impact

“The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a fracture in her ankle after the fall.”

2. verb

to break or crack a bone or other hard tissue, typically as a result of an injury

“She fractured her wrist while trying to break her fall from the bicycle.”

3. noun

a break or interruption in something, such as a relationship or a pattern of behavior

“The news of the scandal caused a fracture in the trust between the company and its customers.”