Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Rupture.
How to pronounce rupture:
UK
Rupture - as a noun
State of being torn or burst open
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
harmhurtinjurytraumaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
Example: "They hoped to avoid a break in relations"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breachbreakfalling outriftseveranceHypernyms (Closely Related)
breakupdetachmentseparationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of making a sudden noisy break
Example Sentences
"He suffered a rupture in his Achilles tendon."
"The doctor diagnosed him with a spinal rupture."
"The rupture in the water pipe caused a major flood."
"The earthquake caused a rupture in the ground."
"The rupture of the gas line caused an explosion."
Word Game Points
Is RUPTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rupture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RUPTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is RUPTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rupture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRUPTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is RUPTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rupture is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRUPTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
