Meaning of rupture in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈrəptʃər/

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  1. Verb

    rupture

    Etymology

    late Middle English (as a noun): from Old French rupture or Latin ruptura, from rumpere‘to break’. The verb dates from the mid 18th century

    Definitions

    1. separate or cause to separate abruptly

    Examples

    • « The rope snapped »
    • « tear the paper »

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  2. Noun

    rupture

    Definitions

    1. state of being torn or burst open

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  3. 2. a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

    Examples

    • « they hoped to avoid a break in relations »

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  4. 3. the act of making a sudden noisy break

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