Definition

To break or burst suddenly, often causing damage or injury.

Example

The balloon will rupture if you blow it up too much.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard that old building might rupture during the storm tonight.

Really? That sounds dangerous!

Yeah, I hope no one is near it when it does.

Me too; that would be really scary.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A situation where something breaks apart or tears, often used in medical contexts to describe injuries or conditions.

Example

The doctor explained that a rupture in the tissue could lead to serious complications.

Conversation

Have you heard about the player's injury during the game yesterday?

Yeah, I read that there was a serious rupture in his knee.

That's really unfortunate; it could take a long time to heal.

Definition

To break something suddenly or forcefully, causing it to separate into parts or pieces.

Example

The pressure caused the pipe to rupture, spilling water everywhere.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that loud noise earlier?

Yeah, it sounded like something might have ruptured.

I wonder if it was a pipe or something like that.

Root Explanation

Rupture is formed from "rupt" (meaning to break) and the suffix "-ure" (indicating a process or result). The word describes the process or result of breaking something apart.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'breaks' ('rupt') — that's why rupture means a break or a tearing apart.

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