Rift: meaning, definitions and examples
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rift
[ rɪft ]
geology
A crack, split, or break in something, especially a fault in the earth's crust.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The earthquake caused a rift in the ground.
- The continental drift theory explains how rifts can form.
relationship
A serious break in friendly relations between individuals, groups, or countries.
Synonyms
disagreement, estrangement, falling out
Examples of usage
- The argument led to a rift between the two friends.
- There was a rift in the negotiations, causing a delay in the peace talks.
Translations
Translations of the word "rift" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fenda
- desavença
- ruptura
🇮🇳 दरार
- विवाद
- विभाजन
🇩🇪 Riss
- Zwist
- Spaltung
🇮🇩 retakan
- perselisihan
- perpecahan
🇺🇦 тріщина
- розбіжність
- розкол
🇵🇱 szczelina
- niezgoda
- rozłam
🇯🇵 裂け目 (さけめ)
- 不和 (ふわ)
- 分裂 (ぶんれつ)
🇫🇷 fissure
- désaccord
- rupture
🇪🇸 grieta
- desacuerdo
- ruptura
🇹🇷 çatlak
- anlaşmazlık
- ayrılık
🇰🇷 균열
- 불화
- 분열
🇸🇦 صدع
- خلاف
- انقسام
🇨🇿 trhlina
- neshoda
- rozkol
🇸🇰 trhlina
- nezhoda
- rozkol
🇨🇳 裂缝 (lièfèng)
- 分歧 (fēnqí)
- 分裂 (fēnliè)
🇸🇮 razpoka
- nesoglasje
- razkol
🇮🇸 rifa
- ósætti
- klofningur
🇰🇿 жарық
- келіспеушілік
- бөліну
🇬🇪 ბზარი
- უთანხმოება
- გახლეჩა
🇦🇿 çat
- anlaşılmazlıq
- parçalanma
🇲🇽 grieta
- desacuerdo
- ruptura
Word origin
The word 'rift' originated from the Old Norse word 'ripta' meaning 'a breach'. It has been used in English since the 13th century. The term has been predominantly used in geology to describe cracks or splits in the earth's surface, as well as in relationships to signify a serious break or disagreement between individuals or groups.