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.”
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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 notesIn 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.
