Breakdown Definition & Meaning
breakdown
- noun
- the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue; "the social dislocations resulting from government policies"; "his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London"
- a mental or physical breakdown
- a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown"
- an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
"Breakdown" in song lyrics
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"Luke: BREAKDOWN!!!"
2 Live Crew — Hoochie Mama -
"Breakdown:"
2 Live Crew — Bill So Horny -
"1,2,3,4 breakdown"
Afroman — Sell Your Dope
Words that rhyme with breakdown
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does breakdown mean?
- the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue; "the social dislocations resulting from government policies"; "his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London" a mental or physical breakdown a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown" an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
- What part of speech is breakdown?
- Breakdown is a noun.
- How many definitions does breakdown have?
- Breakdown has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).