ruptured
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrʌptʃərd/
KK: /ˈrʌptʃərd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been broken or torn apart, often referring to a physical condition or injury.
Example
The doctor said the patient had a ruptured appendix that needed immediate surgery.
Conversation
I heard you had an accident while hiking last weekend.
Yeah, I tripped and fell, and my leg feels really ruptured now.
That sounds painful! Did you see a doctor about it?
I did, and they said it might take a while to heal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
broken
torn
shattered
Antonyms
intact
whole
unbroken
verb
Definition
To break or burst suddenly, often causing damage or injury.
Example
The balloon ruptured when it was overinflated.
Tense Forms
Past: ruptured
Past Participle: ruptured
Conversation
Did you hear about the water pipe that ruptured downtown?
Yeah, I saw it on the news! It caused quite a mess.
I hope they fix it soon; I heard it ruptured in multiple places.
Root Explanation
Ruptured → It is formed from "rupt" (from Latin "rumpere", meaning to break) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "ruptured" means that something has been broken or torn.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has 'broken' ('rupt') in the past ('-ed') — that's why ruptured means something has been broken.
Visually Confused Words
unruptured
raptured
uptrend
rustred
rapture