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Meaning of rupture in English
Pronunciation
/ˈrəptʃər/
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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 »
Noun
rupture
Definitions
1.
state of being torn or burst open
2.
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
Examples
« they hoped to avoid a break in relations »
3.
the act of making a sudden noisy break