rupture — a breaking or bursting; a breach of peaceful or friendly relations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a breaking or bursting; a breach of peaceful or friendly relations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrʌptʃər/
Example Sentences
- His attempt to impress his date ruptured when he spilled spaghetti all over his shirt.
- The water pipe ruptured during the winter freeze, flooding the basement.
- Their business partnership ruptured over a dispute about pizza toppings for the office party.
rupture
NOUN[/ˈrʌptʃər/]
a breaking or bursting; a breach of peaceful or friendly relations
The old dam couldn't hold and began to rupture as water burst through the crack.
RUPT(break) + URE(state) — reaching the state(URE) where the tight fabric had to break(RUPT), the hot air balloon suffered a complete rupture.
What started as a tiny puncture on the inflatable boat expanded into a massive rupture.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ruptura', derived from 'rumpere' meaning 'to break' or 'burst'. The word entered English through Old French 'rupture' in the 14th century.
Breakdown
rup- (break, from Latin rumpere) + -ture (noun suffix indicating action or result) = rupture
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His attempt to impress his date ruptured when he spilled spaghetti all over his shirt.”
“The water pipe ruptured during the winter freeze, flooding the basement.”
“Their business partnership ruptured over a dispute about pizza toppings for the office party.”
“The surgeon warned that excessive strain could cause the surgical site to rupture.”
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