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breaking vs rupture

rupture vs breaking

breaking and rupture both are nouns.

breaking is not a verb while rupture is a verb.

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

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