fracture crack cracking | the act of cracking something |
control condition control | a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment, the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw |
condition experimental condition | the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition |
circumstance condition consideration | information that should be kept in mind when making a decision, another consideration is the time it would take |
essential condition sine qua non | a prerequisite |
condition precondition stipulation | an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else |
boundary condition | (mathematics) a condition specified for the solution to a set of differential equations |
condition term | (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement, the contract set out the conditions of the lease, the terms of the treaty were generous |
fault faulting geological fault shift fracture break | (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other, they built it right over a geological fault, he studied the faulting of the earth's crust |
weather weather condition conditions atmospheric condition | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation, they were hoping for good weather, every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception, the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow |
condition | a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing, the human condition |
condition status | a state at a particular time, a condition (or state) of disrepair, the current status of the arms negotiations |
conditions | the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare, hazardous working conditions, harsh living conditions |
conditions | the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process, there were wide variations in the conditions of observation |
condition | an illness, disease, or other medical problem, a heart condition, a skin condition |
noise conditions | the condition of being noisy (as in a communication channel) |
ski conditions | the amount and state of snow for skiing |
physical condition physiological state physiological condition | the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
genetic disease genetic disorder genetic abnormality genetic defect congenital disease inherited disease inherited disorder hereditary disease hereditary condition | a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically |
fracture break | breaking of hard tissue such as bone, it was a nasty fracture, the break seems to have been caused by a fall |
comminuted fracture | fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed |
complete fracture | break involving the entire width of the bone |
compound fracture open fracture | bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound |
compression fracture | fracture in which the bone collapses (especially in short bones such as vertebrae) |
depressed fracture | fracture of the skull where the bone is pushed in |
displaced fracture | fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another |
fatigue fracture stress fracture | fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury |
hairline fracture capillary fracture | a fracture without separation of the fragments and the line of the break being very thin |
greenstick fracture | a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children), the bone is bent but broken on only one side |
incomplete fracture | fracture that does not go across the entire width of the bone |
impacted fracture | fracture in which one broken end is wedged into the other broken end |
simple fracture closed fracture | an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin |
psychological state psychological condition mental state mental condition | (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic, a manic state |
financial condition | the condition of (corporate or personal) finances |
economic condition | the condition of the economy |
sanitary condition | the state of sanitation (clean or dirty) |
poisoning toxic condition intoxication | the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance |
environmental condition | the state of the environment |
meteorological conditions | the prevailing environmental conditions as they influence the prediction of weather |
condition shape | the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') |
eye condition | the condition of the optical properties of the eye |
condition | apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny, I condition my hair after washing it |
fracture break | fracture a bone of, I broke my foot while playing hockey |
fracture | break (a bone), She broke her clavicle |
fracture | become fractured, The tibia fractured from the blow of the iron pipe |
fracture | violate or abuse, This writer really fractures the language |
condition | put into a better state, he conditions old cars |
fracture | break into pieces, The pothole fractured a bolt on the axle |
stipulate qualify condition specify | specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement, make an express demand or provision in an agreement, The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life, The contract stipulates the dates of the payments |
fracture | interrupt, break, or destroy, fracture the balance of power |