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- Dictionaryfissure/ˈfɪʃə/
noun
- 1. a long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth: "the bacteria survive around vents or fissures in the deep ocean floor"
- 2. a state of incompatibility or disagreement: "a fissure between philosophy and reality"
verb
- 1. split or crack (something) to form a long, narrow opening: "the dry years had cracked and fissured the cliffs"
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A fissure is a narrow opening or crack, a natural cleft between body parts or in an organ, or a separation or disagreement in thought or viewpoint. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and medical and kids definitions of fissure.
A fissure is a deep, narrow crack, especially in rock or the earth, or a long, deep, narrow hollow area in a surface in the body or on a tooth. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of fissure with synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
A fissure is a deep, narrow crack, especially in rock or the earth, or a long, deep, narrow hollow area in a surface in the body or a tooth. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of fissure with synonyms and examples from various sources.
fissure in British English. (ˈfɪʃə) noun. 1. any long narrow cleft or crack, esp in a rock. 2. a weakness or flaw indicating impending disruption or discord. fissures in a decaying empire. 3. anatomy.
A long, narrow crack or opening in the face of a rock. Fissures are often filled with minerals of a different type from those in the surrounding rock.
A fissure is a long, narrow crack opening along the surface of Earth, ice, or volcanoes. Learn about different types of fissures, such as ground fissures, crevasses, fissure vents, and karst terrain, and their causes and effects.
A fissure is a long narrow opening, crack, or groove in a surface, especially in rocks, organs, or skin. Learn more about the different types, causes, and uses of fissures from various dictionaries and sources.
