breakdown

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/ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/ English

Definitions

noun

A failure, particularly mechanical; something that has failed“We saw a breakdown by the side of the road.”
A physical collapse or lapse of mental stability“After so much stress, he suffered a breakdown and simply gave up.”
Listing, division or categorization in great detail“Looking at the breakdown of the budget, I see a few items we could cut.”
A detailed description of a forthcoming project, including the characters and roles required.

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Synonyms

degradation dislocation partitioning crack-up equipment failure downfall destruction destroy wreck fall breakup loss setback decline break-up collapse debacle

Associated

glycogen diode dielectric voltage glucose acids follows psychiatric enrolled jury lunch amino

Rhymes

frown crown down renown town letdown tone down break down meltdown lie down

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