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How do you spell Fracture?

Correct spelling

fracture

Remember FRACT-URE: the Latin root FRACT (break) plus URE ending.

Why is fracture spelled this way?

From Latin fractura, a breaking. FRANGERE (to break). A fracture is a break — the word preserves the sharp snap of bone or stone.

Common misspellings of fracture

fraccherfrackturefractuerfracure

Example

The X-ray revealed a hairline fracture in her wrist bone.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell fracture?+
The correct spelling is "fracture". Remember FRACT-URE: the Latin root FRACT (break) plus URE ending.
Is it fraccher or fracture?+
The correct spelling is "fracture", not "fraccher".

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