Breakdown Definition

brākdoun
breakdowns
noun
breakdowns
An act, instance, or result of breaking down.
Webster's New World
The condition resulting from this.
A breakdown in communication.
American Heritage
The abrupt failure of an insulator or insulating medium to restrict the flow of current.
American Heritage
A typically sudden collapse in physical or mental health.
American Heritage Medicine
A lively, shuffling American country dance.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Breakdown

Noun

Singular:
breakdown
Plural:
breakdowns

Origin of Breakdown

Breakdown Sentence Examples

  • In March, after breakdown long delay, the new Galician demands were definitely of 1870.

  • A breakdown of the ratings system is available in either place.

  • Christy died before the completion of the work, but Lartet continued it until his breakdown in health in 1870.

  • Uncertain what else to do aside from have a mental breakdown, Deidre accepted the tea.

  • The distress among all classes continued to be appalling; and in March the attempt of the Directory to replace theassignats by a new issue of mandats created fresh dissatisfaction after the breakdown of the hopes first raised.

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Words Starting With

BBRBRE

Words Ending With

NWNOWN

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Words Starting With B and Ending With N

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With B9 Letter Words Ending With N