Word
rupture
Phoneticsrup·ture, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹəptʃɝ/
UK/ɹˈʌptʃɐ/
Definitions
01a physical break
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a sudden break or burst in something, often caused by pressure.
n. a physical breach or bursting of a structure, typically resulting from internal pressure or external force.
Español:rotura
“The old water pipe suffered a rupture, flooding the entire basement.”
“Engineers identified a microscopic rupture in the fuel line that had been exacerbated by the extreme vibrations during takeoff.”
02medical tear
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical
n. a tear in a part of your body, like a muscle or an organ.
n. the tearing or bursting of a bodily organ or soft tissue.
“The athlete had to stop playing because of a muscle rupture in his leg.”
“The patient was rushed into emergency surgery following the rupture of an abdominal aneurysm.”
Synonyms
03social breach
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a serious disagreement that ends a friendship or a relationship between groups.
n. a breach in harmonious relations between individuals, groups, or nations.
Español:rotura
“The disagreement led to a permanent rupture between the two families.”
“The diplomatic rupture between the two neighbouring states was triggered by a series of unresolved border disputes.”
Antonyms
04to burst or break
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to break or burst suddenly.
v. to undergo or cause a sudden break or burst, especially under pressure.
“The balloon will rupture if you keep blowing more air into it.”
“The high-pressure steam caused the safety valve to rupture, releasing a dangerous cloud into the facility.”
Real-World Examples
“Sawyers, who returned to action last year , suffered a devastating Achilles rupture on her take-off leg which ended her Olympic hopes.” “There was no single betrayal, no dramatic rupture.” Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French rupture, or its source, Latin ruptūra (“a breaking, rupture (of a limb or vein)”) and Medieval Latin ruptūra (“a road, a field, a form of feudal tenure, a tax, etc.”), from the participle stem of rumpere (“to break, burst”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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