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fissure vs cleft

cleft vs fissure

fissure and cleft both are nouns.

fissure is not an adjective while cleft is an adjective.

fissure is a verb but cleft is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fissure Yes No Yes No
cleft Yes Yes No No
As nouns, fissure and cleft are synonyms defined as:
  • fissure and cleft: a long narrow cleft
Other synonyms of fissure include crack, crevice, scissure.
fissure (noun) cleft (noun)
(anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes a long narrow cleft
a long narrow cleft a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
a long narrow depression in a surface
fissure (adjective) cleft (adjective)
having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib
split or divided
fissure (verb) cleft (verb)
break into fissures or fine cracks
Difference between fissure and cleft

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