Fissures Meaning in English
word · lemma: fissure
Definition
Long, narrow cracks or openings, especially in rocks, walls, or the skin. 'Fissures' usually refer to more than one such crack.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in scientific, medical, or geological contexts. In everyday speech, 'cracks' or 'splits' are more common. 'Fissures' often imply something deeper or more serious than a simple crack.
Spanish: fisuras - grietasPortuguese (BR): fissuras - rachadurasPortuguese (PT): fissuras - fendasChinese (Simplified): 裂缝 - 裂隙Chinese (Traditional): 裂縫 - 裂隙Hindi: दरारेंArabic: تشققات - شروخBengali: ফাটল - চিড়Russian: трещины - расщелиныJapanese: 亀裂 - 裂け目Vietnamese: vết nứt - khe nứtKorean: 균열 - 틈Turkish: yarık - çatlakUrdu: شقوقIndonesian: retakan - celah
Example Sentences
There are small fissures in the rock.
basic
The doctor noticed fissures in the patient's skin.
basic
After the earthquake, fissures appeared everywhere in the ground.
natural
Water entered through the fissures in the wall.
basic
Deep fissures in the pavement make it hard to walk.
natural
The therapist said emotional fissures can take time to heal.
natural