Meaning of rupture in English

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 »

2. Noun

   rupture

   Definitions

   1. state of being torn or burst open
3. 2. a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

   Examples

   • « they hoped to avoid a break in relations »
4. 3. the act of making a sudden noisy break