fraktur Meaning & Definition
/ˈfɹæktuːɹ/
What Does Fraktur Mean?
As a noun, fraktur means A style of black letter type, used especially in German-speaking countries from the 16th century until World War II. It can also mean A Pennsylvania German folk art style, incorporating watercolor illustration and fraktur lettering, particularly on documents.
Fraktur in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɹæktuːɹ/ |
| Plural | frakturs |
Fraktur Definition (Noun)
- A style of black letter type, used especially in German-speaking countries from the 16th century until World War II.
- A Pennsylvania German folk art style, incorporating watercolor illustration and fraktur lettering, particularly on documents.
Synonyms of Fraktur
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Fraktur synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
fraktur (countable and uncountable, plural frakturs)
Words That Rhyme With Fraktur
Origin of Fraktur
First appears c. 1886 as fractur, and c. 1904 as fraktur, from German Fraktur, from Latin frāctūra (“breaking”, noun), from frangere (“to break”), past participle fractus. Compare English fracture, fraction. Doublet of fracture.