Pronunciation: /rʌp.tʃərd/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ruptured' can also be used as a noun to refer to something that has burst or broken open.
A1 The doctor diagnosed him with a ruptured appendix.
A2 She was rushed to the hospital after suffering a ruptured eardrum.
B1 The ruptured pipeline caused a major oil spill in the ocean.
B2 The ruptured blood vessel required emergency surgery to repair.
C1 The ruptured gas main led to the evacuation of the entire neighborhood.
C2 The ruptured dam resulted in catastrophic flooding downstream.
verb A word that expresses an action or state of being. In this case, 'ruptured' is the past tense form of the verb 'rupture', meaning to break or burst open.
A1 The balloon ruptured when it hit a sharp object.
A2 The water pipe ruptured and flooded the basement.
B1 The patient's appendix ruptured, requiring emergency surgery.
B2 The dam ruptured, causing widespread destruction in the town.
C1 The fragile peace agreement ruptured due to political tensions.
C2 The relationship between the two countries ruptured over trade disputes.
adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ruptured' describes something that has burst or broken open.
A1 The ruptured pipe caused a flood in the basement.
A2 The ruptured tire left us stranded on the side of the road.
B1 The ruptured appendix required emergency surgery.
B2 The ruptured gas line led to an evacuation of the area.
C1 The ruptured artery was a life-threatening situation that required immediate medical attention.
C2 The ruptured dam caused widespread destruction in the surrounding area.
formal The patient suffered a ruptured appendix and required immediate surgery.
informal I heard that John's tire ruptured on the highway yesterday.
slang My phone battery just ruptured, now I can't use it.
figurative The scandal ruptured their friendship beyond repair.
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