How Do You Spell FISSURE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪʃə] (IPA)

Fissure is a word that refers to a narrow opening or crack. The spelling of fissure can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ‘fɪʃər’. The first sound is ‘f’ which is pronounced by pressing your lips together and then letting out a burst of air. The next sound is ‘ɪ’ which is pronounced by saying ‘ihh’ while smiling. The ‘ʃ’ sound in fissure is created by putting your tongue against the roof of your mouth and blowing air through the sides of your tongue. Finally, the word ends with an ‘ər’ sound which is pronounced by simply tapping your tongue against the roof of your mouth.

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FISSURE Meaning and Definition

  1. A fissure is a narrow opening or crack that forms in a surface, typically in solid materials such as rock, earth, or ice. It is characterized by its elongated shape, often appearing as a long, thin line. Fissures can occur naturally through the process of erosion, tectonic movements, or freezing and thawing cycles. They can also be artificially created, such as in engineering and construction projects.

    In geology, fissures play a significant role in the formation of natural features such as canyons, valleys, and caves. They can function as pathways for the movement of water, gases, or lava, and may contribute to the alteration of landscapes over time.

    In a broader context, fissure can also refer to a division, separation, or rupture between individuals or groups. It indicates an opening or break in the relationship or unity, creating a noticeable split or conflict. This definition often applies to political or social scenarios where differences in opinions, ideologies, or interests cause deep divisions within a community or society.

    Fissures have been extensively studied in various fields, including geology, physics, and social sciences, due to their importance in understanding natural processes and human dynamics.

  2. 1. A furrow, cleft, or slit; for the normal anatomical fissures see fissura, and for most of the brain fissures, sulcus. 2. In dentistry a break or fault in the enamel of a tooth.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • A crack or cleft; a slit from the parting asunder of any substance.
    • To open as a fissure.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FISSURE

The word fissure originated from the Latin term fissura, which had the same meaning. In turn, it derived from the verb findere, meaning to split or to cleave. The Latin term fissura was later borrowed into Old French as fisure, which eventually evolved into the Modern English word fissure.

Similar spelling words for FISSURE

Plural form of FISSURE is FISSURES

Conjugate verb Fissure

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fissured
you would have fissured
he/she/it would have fissured
we would have fissured
they would have fissured
I would have fissure
you would have fissure
he/she/it would have fissure
we would have fissure
they would have fissure

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been fissuring
you would have been fissuring
he/she/it would have been fissuring
we would have been fissuring
they would have been fissuring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fissure
you would fissure
he/she/it would fissure
we would fissure
they would fissure

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be fissuring
you would be fissuring
he/she/it would be fissuring
we would be fissuring
they would be fissuring

FUTURE

I will fissure
you will fissure
he/she/it will fissure
we will fissure
they will fissure

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fissuring
you will be fissuring
he/she/it will be fissuring
we will be fissuring
they will be fissuring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fissured
you will have fissured
he/she/it will have fissured
we will have fissured
they will have fissured

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fissuring
you will have been fissuring
he/she/it will have been fissuring
we will have been fissuring
they will have been fissuring

IMPERATIVE

you fissure
we let´s fissure

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fissure

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fissuring
you were fissuring
he/she/it was fissuring
we were fissuring
they were fissuring

PAST PARTICIPLE

fissured

PAST PERFECT

I had fissured
you had fissured
he/she/it had fissured
we had fissured
they had fissured

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fissuring
you had been fissuring
he/she/it had been fissuring
we had been fissuring
they had been fissuring

PRESENT

I fissure
you fissure
he/she/it fissures
we fissure
they fissure

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fissuring
you are fissuring
he/she/it is fissuring
we are fissuring
they are fissuring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fissuring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fissured
you have fissured
he/she/it has fissured
we have fissured
they have fissured

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fissuring
you have been fissuring
he/she/it has been fissuring
we have been fissuring
they have been fissuring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fissure

SIMPLE PAST

I fissured
you fissured
he/she/it fissured
we fissured
they fissured

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