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There are 6 meanings of the word
Breakdown.
Breakdown - as a noun
The act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
Example: "The social dislocations resulting from government policies"
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A mental or physical breakdown
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(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
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A cessation of normal operation
Example: "There was a power breakdown"
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An analysis into mutually exclusive categories
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(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
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Example Sentences
"She had a breakdown and couldn't stop crying."
"The car had a breakdown on the way to the airport."
"I need to call a plumber to fix the breakdown in the bathroom."
"They experienced a breakdown in communication and couldn't resolve the issue."
"The breakdown of their marriage was a result of constant disagreements."
Word Game Points
Is BREAKDOWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, breakdown is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BREAKDOWN has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is BREAKDOWN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, breakdown is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBREAKDOWN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is BREAKDOWN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, breakdown is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBREAKDOWN has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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