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breakdown

The correct spelling is breakdown.

How to pronounce breakdown

noun

IPA: /ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/

Say it like: Bree-kdo-wn

The correct spelling is breakdown. A failure, particularly mechanical; something that has failed For example: "We saw a breakdown by the side of the road."

Usage Examples

We saw a breakdown by the side of the road.

After so much stress, he suffered a breakdown and simply gave up.

Looking at the breakdown of the budget, I see a few items we could cut.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A failure, particularly mechanical; something that has failed
  2. 2.A physical collapse or lapse of mental stability
  3. 3.Listing, division or categorization in great detail
  4. 4.A detailed description of a forthcoming project, including the characters and roles required.
  5. 5.Breaking of chemical bonds within a compound to produce simpler compounds or elements.

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