rup·ture
ˈrəp(t)-shər 
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 disc
b
: hernia
3
: a breaking apart or the state of being broken apart
Examples of rupture in a Sentence
Noun
A rupture in the pipeline resulted in major water damage.
a rupture of an artery
an infection that could cause rupture of the eardrum
The conflict caused a rupture in relations between the former allies.
They're trying to heal the rupture in their relationship.
Verb
The pipe ruptured because of high water pressure.
High water pressure ruptured the pipe.
The impact ruptured his liver.
The scandal ruptured relations between the two countries.
The crime ruptured the peace of a small town.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Paying special attention to the output of three influential Asian American arts collectives, the exhibition focuses on stylistic and ideological continuities and affinities rather than ruptures and disputes.
—Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
That incident has since ruptured diplomatic ties between India and Canada.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
According to Barron, women are at a slightly higher risk for ruptured brain aneurysms than men, and smoking can also increase the risk of having an aneurysm rupture.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Paying special attention to the output of three influential Asian American arts collectives, the exhibition focuses on stylistic and ideological continuities and affinities rather than ruptures and disputes.
—Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Now that Gata has totally ruptured, a smart player could take them and try to forge a new alliance, something with three or four people that could take them to the end.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
That incident has since ruptured diplomatic ties between India and Canada.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Rupture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rupture. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
rupture
2 of 2 verb
ruptured; rupturing
Medical Definition
rupture
2 of 2 verb
ruptured; rupturing
-chə-riŋ, -shriŋ
: to produce a rupture in
rupture an eardrum
: to have or undergo a rupture
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