noun
Uncommon
rupture
RUHPT-shuh
Rupture (noun) means a sudden break, tear, or burst, especially in tissue or a container. Example: “The doctors treated the rupture in his appendix as an emergency.”
noun
1
A sudden break, tear, or burst, especially in tissue or a container.
"The doctors treated the rupture in his appendix as an emergency."
"A rupture in the pipeline caused an oil spill."
2
A serious breakdown in a relationship or agreement between people or groups.
"The scandal caused a rupture between the two allied nations."
verb
1
To burst, break, or split apart, especially under pressure.
"The dam threatened to rupture after days of heavy rain."
How to use rupture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sudden break or tear, whether physical (like a burst pipe or torn muscle) or relational (a serious falling-out).
Common pairings
a ruptured appendix
rupture a disc
a rupture in relations
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Word forms
- Plural
- ruptures
- Third person singular
- ruptures
- Past tense
- ruptured
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Etymology
From Latin ruptūra ("a breaking"), from rumpere ("to break, burst") — a doublet of "roture."
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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.
