ruptured

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or fact of being torn or broken open, especially suddenly and violently.

  - "The burst water main caused a rupture in the road."
  - "The patient's ruptured appendix required emergency surgery."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruptured
hurtled , disturbed , perturbed

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ruptured' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. A ruptured eardrum can cause temporary hearing loss.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bursting: The process of something exploding or breaking open suddenly.

2. Rupture disc: A type of safety device used in industrial processes to prevent overpressure situations.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ruptured' has been used figuratively to describe emotional or psychological states, such as a ruptured relationship or a ruptured peace treaty.

How to Memorize "ruptured"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a balloon being squeezed until it bursts, creating a rupture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ruptured' with the image of a torn or broken object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Ruptured' as 'Rip Up Torn Apart'.

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