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breakage vs rupture

rupture vs breakage

breakage and rupture both are nouns.

breakage is not a verb while rupture is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
breakage Yes No No No
rupture Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rupture is a hyponym of breakage; that is, rupture is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than breakage:
  • breakage: the act of breaking something
  • rupture: the act of making a sudden noisy break
Other hyponyms of breakage include shattering, smashing, crack, cracking, fracture, chip, chipping, splintering.
breakage (noun) rupture (noun)
the act of breaking something the act of making a sudden noisy break
reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
the quantity broken state of being torn or burst open
breakage (verb) rupture (verb)
separate or cause to separate abruptly
Difference between breakage and rupture

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