[ˈrʌptʃə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (especially of a pipe or container, or bodily part such as an organ or membrane) break or burst suddenly
(e.g: if the main artery ruptures he could die)

- breach or disturb (a harmonious feeling or situation)
(e.g: once trust and confidence has been ruptured it can be difficult to regain)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun): from Old French rupture or Latin ruptura, from rumpere ‘to break’. The verb dates from the mid 18th century

[ˈrʌptʃə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an instance of breaking or bursting suddenly and completely
(e.g: a small hairline crack could develop into a rupture)

- a breach of a harmonious relationship
(e.g: the rupture with his father would never be healed)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun): from Old French rupture or Latin ruptura, from rumpere ‘to break’. The verb dates from the mid 18th century