Fissures — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfi-shər/ fis·sure

Meaning & Definition of Fissures

Fissures (noun)

  1. a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
  2. a natural cleft between body parts or in the substance of an organ
  3. a break or slit in tissue usually at the junction of skin and mucous membrane

Fissures (verb)

  1. to break into fissures, cleave
  2. crack, divide

Fissures (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure

    "lava flows up through a fissure in the earth's crust"

    similar: checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies, crevices, rifts, splits
    related: crevasses, crazes, hairlines, fractures, ruptures, breaches, gaps, openings, cuts, gashes, incisions, slits

Related Entry: Fissure (noun)

Fissure is a different word from Fissures. The synonyms below are for fissure, not for fissures.

  1. an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure

    "lava flows up through a fissure in the earth's crust"

    similar: check, chink, cleft, crack, cranny, crevice, rift, split
    related: crevasse, craze, hairline, fracture, rupture, breach, gap, opening, cut, gash, incision, slit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fissures

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fissures:

checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies, crevices, rifts, splits

Related Words for Fissures

crevasses, crazes, hairlines, fractures, ruptures, breaches, gaps, openings, cuts, gashes, incisions, slits

Word Forms of Fissures

Inflections: fissured, fissuring

Origin & Etymology of Fissures

Middle English, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French fissure, borrowed from Latin fissūra "splitting, crack, opening," from fissus, past participle of findere "to split, cleave" + -ūra -ure bite:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Fissures

What does "Fissures" mean?

"Fissures" means a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting.

What is another word for "Fissures"?

Other words for "Fissures" include checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies, crevices, rifts and splits. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fissures" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fissures"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fissures". Common alternatives include checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies, crevices, rifts and splits.

How do you use "Fissures" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fissures" in a sentence: "lava flows up through a fissure in the earth's crust".

Is "Fissures" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fissures" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Fissures"?

"Fissures" is pronounced /ˈfi-shər/ and divided into syllables as fis·sure.

What is the origin of the word "Fissures"?

"Fissures" comes from Middle English, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French fissure, borrowed from Latin fissūra "splitting, crack, opening," from fissus, past participle of findere "to split, cleave" + -ūra -ure bite:1. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Fissures" meaning "an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure"?

When "Fissures" (noun) means an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure, synonyms include checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies and crevices.