adj Uncommon

ruptured

Ruptured (adj) means Burst, torn, or broken open, especially describing an injured body part. Example: “He was rushed to hospital with a ruptured spleen.”

adj

Burst, torn, or broken open, especially describing an injured body part.

"He was rushed to hospital with a ruptured spleen."

"The ruptured pipe flooded the basement overnight."

How to use ruptured

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that has torn or burst open, most often used for injuries or damaged containers/pipes.

Common pairings

a ruptured disc a ruptured appendix ruptured pipe

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Rhymes for ruptured

uncured figured injured assured secured insured scoured coloured captured favoured tortured measured

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ruptured” mean?

The word “ruptured” means burst, torn, or broken open, especially describing an injured body part. In plain terms, describes something that has torn or burst open, most often used for injuries or damaged containers/pipes.

How do you use “ruptured” in a sentence?

Here is “ruptured” used in a sentence: “He was rushed to hospital with a ruptured spleen.”

What part of speech is “ruptured”?

“Ruptured” is an adjective.

Is “ruptured” a common word?

“Ruptured” is an uncommon word in modern English.