schism vs rupture
rupture vs schismschism and rupture both are nouns.
schism is not a verb while rupture is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| schism | Yes | No | No | No |
| rupture | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
rupture is a hypernym of
schism; that is, rupture is a
word with a broader meaning than schism:
- schism: the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences
- rupture: a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
| schism (noun) | rupture (noun) |
|---|---|
| division of a group into opposing factions | the act of making a sudden noisy break |
| the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences | a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) |
| state of being torn or burst open |
| schism (verb) | rupture (verb) |
|---|---|
| separate or cause to separate abruptly |
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