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Latin Root – rupt - and – fract -

Latin Root – rupt - and – fract -. The Latin words ruptus and fractus mean “broken.” In modern English, they appear as the roots – rupt - and – fract -, which means to break. For example, abrupt refers to something that is sudden or unexpected or something that is rude in its shortness. .

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Latin Root – rupt - and – fract -

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  1. Latin Root –rupt- and –fract- The Latin wordsruptusandfractusmean “broken.” In modern English, they appear as the roots –rupt- and –fract-, which means to break. For example, abrupt refers to something that is sudden or unexpected or something that is rude in its shortness.

  2. Disrupt Definition: To throw into confusion and disorder Part of Speech: Verb Sentence: Alice’s laughter disrupted other students’ concentration.

  3. Eruption Definition: A sudden, violent movement or occurrence Part of Speech: noun Sentence: The eruption of screams from the stadium told us the home team had won the game.

  4. Fragment Definition: 1) a part broken off; broken, incomplete Part of Speech: noun Sentence: I only heard fragments of their conversation. Definition: 2) to fall to pieces Part of Speech: verb Sentence: The issues are fragmenting our society.

  5. Fractious Definition: : Likely to make trouble; irritable Part of Speech: adjective Sentence: The company president tried to get the fractious divisions to cooperate.

  6. Fragmentary Definition: Partial; only having small parts of Part of Speech: adjective Sentence: Scientists were able to reconstruct the appearance of the dinosaur from fragmentary pieces of skeleton.

  7. Infraction Definition: a breaking of a law or rule Part of Speech: noun Sentence: Parking next to a fire hydrant is a infraction of the law.

  8. Refract Definition: To cause the path or light to bend Part of Speech: verb Sentence: The window is made of thick glass blocks that refract light and block the view.

  9. Refractory Definition: Stubborn and Difficult to Control Part of Speech: adjective Sentence: The refractory private refused to carry out the sergeant’s orders.

  10. Rupture Definition: 1) A break, split, or tear Part of Speech: noun Sentence: The rupture in the water line caused our basement to flood. Definition: 2) To break or burst Part of Speech: verb Sentence: A silly argument ruptured their friendship.

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