What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crevice
Example
The hiker found a crevice in the rock where he could rest. [crevice: noun]
Example
I noticed a crevice in the wall where the paint had chipped away. [crevice: noun]
fissure
Example
The earthquake caused a fissure in the road that made it impassable. [fissure: noun]
Example
The doctor noticed a fissure in the patient's bone during the X-ray. [fissure: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crevice and fissure are both less common words that are more likely to be used in technical or specialized contexts rather than everyday conversation. However, fissure is slightly more common than crevice.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crevice and fissure?
Both crevice and fissure are formal words that are more likely to be used in academic or technical writing rather than informal conversation.
