fractus

/ˈfræktəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A broken or fragmented piece of something; a fragment.

“The archaeologist found a fractus of an ancient vase, which helped in piecing together the history of the artifact.”

2. adjective

Broken or shattered into pieces.

“The fractus glass was difficult to clean because of its numerous sharp edges.”

Synonyms

  • shard
  • fragment
  • piece

Antonyms

  • intact
  • whole