Rupturing: meaning, definitions and examples

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rupturing

 

[ หˆrสŒp.tสƒษ™r.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medically speaking

Rupturing refers to the act of breaking or bursting. In a medical context, it often describes the breaking of an organ or tissue, such as a blood vessel or a cyst, which can lead to serious health complications.

Synonyms

breaking, bursting, splitting

Examples of usage

  • The aneurysm was at risk of rupturing.
  • The cyst ruptured, causing severe pain.
  • Rupturing of the eardrum can result in hearing loss.
Context #2 | Verb

general usage

In a more general sense, rupturing can refer to any unexpected break that leads to a division or separation of two parts. This could apply to various materials, such as metal or plastic, when they are subjected to a significant amount of force.

Synonyms

cracking, fracturing, tearing

Examples of usage

  • The pressure caused the pipe to rupture.
  • A sudden cold snap can lead to rupturing of water pipes.
  • The fabric ruptured under excessive strain.

Translations

Translations of the word "rupturing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ruptura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ruptur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pecah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั€ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pฤ™kniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ด่ฃ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rupture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ruptura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑrtฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุฒู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruptura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prasknutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ด่ฃ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ruptura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rofa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ partlayฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ruptura

Etymology

The word 'rupture' comes from the Latin root 'rumput', which means 'to break'. This term was adopted into Middle English in the late 14th century, transforming into the word we use today. The use of 'rupture' in the medical and scientific community grew significantly, particularly in the 19th century, when advancements in medicine necessitated a more precise vocabulary to describe physical ailments. The verb form 'rupturing' likely gained traction as it became important to describe not just the state of being ruptured, but the act of causing something to rupture, reflecting a growing understanding of bodily functions and materials in both medicine and engineering.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,143, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.