rupture
Translation
rupture, break, breach
Examples
The earthquake caused a rupture in the gas pipe.
The earthquake caused a rupture in the gas pipe.
He suffered a rupture of the Achilles tendon.
He suffered a rupture of the Achilles tendon.
The incident led to a rupture in diplomatic relations.
The incident led to a rupture in diplomatic relations.
Grammar Patterns
a rupture ((in/of sth.)) a break in something There was a rupture in the water pipe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: break, breach, split, fracture
Etymology
From Latin 'rumpere' (to break).
Memory Tips
Words like 'interrupt' (to break in between) and 'erupt' (to break out) share the same root. A rupture is a break.