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Word: Rupture
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as a noun): from Old French rupture or Latin ruptura, from rumpere ‘to break’. The verb dates from the mid 18th century
ˈrʌptʃə
(especially of a pipe or container, or bodily part such as an organ or membrane) break or burst suddenly
Short Definition:break suddenly
Examples:- if the main artery ruptures he could die
breach or disturb (a harmonious feeling or situation)
Short Definition:breach or disturb
Examples:- once trust and confidence has been ruptured it can be difficult to regain
Word: Rupture
Speech Type: Noun
ˈrʌptʃə
an instance of breaking or bursting suddenly and completely
Short Definition:instance of breaking or bursting suddenly
Examples:- a small hairline crack could develop into a rupture
- the patient died after rupture of an aneurysm
a breach of a harmonious relationship
Short Definition:breach of harmonious relationship
Examples:- the rupture with his father would never be healed
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