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rupture

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Noun — A sudden break, tear, or burst, especially in tissue or a container.

How to use rupture

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a ruptured appendix rupture a disc a rupture in relations

Etymology

From Latin ruptūra ("a breaking"), from rumpere ("to break, burst") — a doublet of "roture."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rupture” mean?

The word “rupture” means a sudden break, tear, or burst, especially in tissue or a container. In plain terms, a sudden break or tear, whether physical (like a burst pipe or torn muscle) or relational (a serious falling-out).

How do you pronounce “rupture”?

“Rupture” is pronounced RUHPT-shuh (/ˈɹʌpt͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “rupture” in a sentence?

Here is “rupture” used in a sentence: “The doctors treated the rupture in his appendix as an emergency.”

What part of speech is “rupture”?

Depending on how it is used, “rupture” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “rupture” come from?

The word “rupture” comes from Latin. From Latin ruptūra ("a breaking"), from rumpere ("to break, burst") — a doublet of "roture.".

Is “rupture” a common word?

“Rupture” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “rupture” have?

“Rupture” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden break, tear, or burst, especially in tissue or a container.

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