ruptures

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of breaking or coming apart suddenly and violently.

  - "The explosion caused ruptures in the gas main."
  - "The ruptured blood vessel required emergency surgery."

• Noun

  A tear or opening in a solid object or a rupture in a membrane or organ.

  - "The rupture in the dam caused flooding."
  - "The doctor diagnosed a rupture in the patient's eardrum."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruptures
hures , cures , pursues

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Variants

List of all variants of ruptures that leads to same result
rupture , ruptures , ruptured , rupturing

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Forms

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ruptured, rupturing, ruptures

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ruptus,' meaning 'broken,' 'torn,' or 'wrenched'.

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Trivia

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1. A rupture in the Earth's crust can lead to the formation of a volcano.

2. The human body has ruptures in the form of capillaries, which allow for the exchange of nutrients and waste between the blood and tissues.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bursting: Related concept: The act of causing something to burst or rupture.

2. Fissure: Related term: A long, narrow crack or split in a solid surface.

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Culture

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In literature, ruptures are often used to symbolize a sudden and violent change or separation. In art, ruptures can represent the breaking or shattering of forms or structures.

How to Memorize "ruptures"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a balloon bursting or a dam breaking to remember the meaning of rupture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word rupture with the image of something being torn apart.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rupture means a tear or a break' to remember the meaning.

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