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BREAKDOWN Synonyms

11 synonyms for breakdown. (exact relations)
10 hypernyms for breakdown. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for BREAKDOWN

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decomposition

noun

n

noun

• the analysis of a vector field

• in a decomposed state

• (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

• the organic phenomenon of rotting

crack-up

noun

n

noun

• a mental or physical breakdown

degradation

noun

n

noun

• changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

• a low or downcast state

dislocation

noun

n

noun

• an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity

• the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

• a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)

partitioning

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an analysis into mutually exclusive categories

• the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart

putrefaction

noun

n

noun

• a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

• moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

rot

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

verb

• break down

• become physically weaker

rotting

adjective

adj

noun

• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

chemical decomposition reaction

noun

n

noun

• (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

decomposition reaction

noun

n

noun

• (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

equipment failure

noun

n

noun

• a cessation of normal operation

Best Hypernyms For BREAKDOWN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for breakdown, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for DECOMPOSITION

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