What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fissuring
Example
The heat caused the clay to start fissuring. [fissuring: verb]
Example
The fissuring of the rock was caused by the pressure from the tectonic plates. [fissuring: noun]
fracturing
Example
The earthquake caused the ground to start fracturing. [fracturing: verb]
Example
The doctor diagnosed a bone fracture in my arm. [fracture: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fracturing is more commonly used than fissuring in everyday language. Fracturing is a more general term that covers a wider range of contexts and is easier to understand for most people.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fissuring and fracturing?
Both fissuring and fracturing are technical terms that are more commonly used in formal or scientific contexts. However, fracturing is also used in everyday language and can be employed in various formality levels.
