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