First Known Use: 15th century
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1rupture
noun rup·ture \ˈrəp(t)-shər\
: a crack or break in something (such as a pipe)
medical : a break or tear in a part of the body
: a break in good relations between people or countries
Full Definition of RUPTURE
1
: breach of peace or concord; specifically : open hostility or war between nations
2
a : the tearing apart of a tissue <rupture of the heart muscle> <rupture of an intervertebral disk> b : hernia
3
: a breaking apart or the state of being broken apart
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Origin of RUPTURE
Middle English ruptur, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French rupture, from Latin ruptura fracture, from ruptus, past participle of rumpere to break — more at reave
2rupture
verb
: to break or burst
medical : to cause a break or tear in (a part of the body)
: to damage or destroy (a relationship, situation, etc.)
rup·turedrup·tur·ing \-sh(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of RUPTURE
transitive verb
2
: to produce a rupture in
intransitive verb
: to have or undergo a rupture
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First Known Use of RUPTURE
1739
RUPTURE Defined for Kids
1rupture
noun rup·ture \ˈrəp-chər\
Definition of RUPTURE for Kids
1
: a break in peaceful or friendly relations
2
: a breaking or tearing apart of body tissue <rupture of an eardrum>
3
: a crack or break in something <a pipeline rupture>
2rupture
verb
rup·turedrup·tur·ing
Definition of RUPTURE for Kids
1
: to part by violence : break
2
: to produce a break or tear in <High water pressure ruptured the pipe.>
3
: to have or develop a break or tear <The blood vessel ruptured.>
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