fractured
adjective
frac·tured
ˈfrak-chərd 
-shərd
1
: having a crack or break : having suffered a fracture
a fractured arm/skull/rib
a fractured rock
2
: damaged or destroyed in a sudden or violent way
fractured friendships
3
: imperfectly spoken or written : broken
speaking fractured English/French
Examples of fractured in a Sentence
a fractured radius that will have to be pieced together with a metal plate and screws
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The father, who is over 80 years old, suffered multiple fractured ribs and lacerations, including a potential laceration to his kidney, police said.
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Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
The Edwards Aquifer can fill up and empty quickly because of the permeability of the fractured limestone.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
At Jacqueline Follet’s funeral, the fractured fellowship reunites.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
More news: Veteran Pitcher Announces Sudden Retirement From Baseball
Milwaukee's starting catcher, William Contreras, has been attempting to play through a fractured middle finger on his left (catching) hand.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
The Edwards Aquifer can fill up and empty quickly because of the permeability of the fractured limestone.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
At Jacqueline Follet’s funeral, the fractured fellowship reunites.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
More news: Veteran Pitcher Announces Sudden Retirement From Baseball
Milwaukee's starting catcher, William Contreras, has been attempting to play through a fractured middle finger on his left (catching) hand.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fractured
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fractured. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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