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Meaning of breakdown
The primary meaning of "breakdown" refers to a situation or process in which something stops working or functioning properly.
Etymology of breakdown
The word "breakdown" has its origins in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb "break" and the noun "down", initially used to describe the act of breaking down or decomposing something into smaller parts.
Over time, its usage expanded to include the failure of systems, relationships, or individuals, as well as detailed analyses or explanations.
Synonyms
collapse
failure
malfunction
disintegration
collapse
deterioration
decadence
decline
downfall
ruination
demolition
destruction
decomposition
fragmentation
splintering
shattering
crumbling
foundering
capsizing
sinking
falling
failing
misfiring
stalling
seizing
jamming
clogging
choking
chocking
sputtering
faltering
weakening
enfeeblement
debilitation
disablement
impairment
invalidation
Definitions
- A breakdown is a situation or process in which something stops working or functioning properly, or a failure of a system, relationship, or person.
- * It can also refer to the decomposition or separation of something into its constituent parts, or a detailed analysis or explanation of something.
Usage Examples
- The car's engine suffered a breakdown on the highway.
- * The company's financial breakdown led to its bankruptcy.
- * The psychologist's breakdown of the patient's behavior helped identify the underlying issues.
Antonyms
success
triumph
victory
achievement
accomplishment
functioning
operation
effectiveness
efficiency
productivity
prosperity
flourishing
thriving
booming
soaring
rising
advancing
progressing
improving
strengthening
enhancing
revitalization