Rupture (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of making a sudden noisy break.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
State of being torn or burst open.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the rupture of the blood vessel was the cause of the severe bleeding.
- The rupture of the dam caused widespread flooding in the nearby town.
- The athlete suffered a rupture of the Achilles tendon during the game.
- The rupture of the pipe led to a massive oil spill in the ocean.
- The rupture of the skin on her knee was painful and required stitches.