Definitions

1. noun

a break or crack in a bone or other part of the body, often caused by injury.

“The doctor diagnosed a fracture in my ankle after I fell while skiing.”

2. verb

to break or crack something, especially a bone, into pieces.

“The car’s windshield fractured when it hit the tree.”

3. verb

to break or weaken a relationship or trust.

“The politician’s actions fractured his relationship with the public.”

4. noun

a break or disruption in a process, system, or relationship.

“The company’s financial reports revealed a fracture in their business model.”