rupture in Greek
rupture in Greek is κήλη — rupture means a sudden break, tear, or burst, especially in tissue or a container.
rupture in Greek
κήλη
Pronounced: kili
(medicine) A break or tear in soft tissue, such as a muscle.
What does "rupture" mean?
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noun A sudden break, tear, or burst, especially in tissue or a container.
"The doctors treated the rupture in his appendix as an emergency."
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noun A serious breakdown in a relationship or agreement between people or groups.
"The scandal caused a rupture between the two allied nations."
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verb To burst, break, or split apart, especially under pressure.
"The dam threatened to rupture after days of heavy rain."
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rupture in a sentence
- The doctors treated the rupture in his appendix as an emergency.
- A rupture in the pipeline caused an oil spill.
- The scandal caused a rupture between the two allied nations.
- The dam threatened to rupture after days of heavy rain.
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What is "rupture" in Greek?
"rupture" in Greek is κήλη. rupture means: A sudden break, tear, or burst, especially in tissue or a container.
How do you pronounce κήλη?
"rupture" in Greek is κήλη, pronounced "kili".
How do you use "rupture" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctors treated the rupture in his appendix as an emergency." In Greek, "rupture" is κήλη.
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