"Ruptured" Meaning
Split or separated suddenly and violently, often with a loud cracking or bursting sound. Physically injured, especially in the spleen, blood vessel, or appendix.
"Ruptured" Examples
Ruptured
Adjective
1.
Torn or burst, typically suddenly and violently: "A ruptured pipe was causing the flooding in the basement."
"Her heart felt ruined by the sudden loss of her loved one."
2.
Having an abnormal passage from the body; perforated: "She was rushed to the hospital due to a ruptured appendix."
"The patient suffered a ruptured intestine after the accident."
3.
Cracked or split open: "The tree branch was ruptured from the strong winds."
"The tires were ruptured on the uneven road."
Verbs
1.
To become torn or burst, typically suddenly and violently: "The dam ruptured, causing chaos downstream."
"The water relaciones ruptured suddenly from under the ice."
2.
To cause something to tear or burst: "The accident ruptured the engine."
"The argument ruptured their relationship."
3.
To force apart: "The flood waves ruptured the rocky shores."
"The strong force ruptured the metal frame."
Note: The word
ruptured is often confused with "rupture" which is the verb form meaning to cause to end or disrupt abruptly, and also has a sexual connotation. Be cautious with using
ruptured as a verb in polite conversation.