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Meaning of ruptures
The primary meaning of "ruptures" refers to the act of breaking or bursting suddenly and violently.
Etymology of ruptures
The word "ruptures" originates from the Latin "ruptura", which means "a breaking" and is derived from "rumpere", meaning "to break"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe physical breaks or tears, and later expanded to include figurative uses, such as the rupture of relationships or social bonds
Synonyms
breaches
fractures
breaks
tears
splits
fissures
cracks
bursts
explosions
blasts
detonations
eruptions
outbursts
explosions
blasts
shocks
collisions
impacts
shatters
splinters
fragmentations
disintegrations
separations
divisions
cleavages
rupturing
severing
tearing
ripping
lacerating
incising
cutting
slashing
gashing
slashing
hacking
mangling
shredding
Definitions
- The act of breaking or bursting suddenly and violently, causing something to split or tear apart
- * A sudden and violent break or tear in something, such as a pipe, a blood vessel, or a relationship
Usage Examples
- The pipeline ruptured, causing a massive oil spill
- * The athlete suffered a rupture in her Achilles tendon
- * The rupture in their relationship was caused by a lack of communication
Antonyms
repairs
fixes
mends
patches
welds
solders
brazes
fuses
joins
unites
reunites
reconciles
heals
cures
restores
preserves
protects
strengthens
reinforces
consolidates
stabilizes