Breakdown (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Rot
• Decomposition
• Putrefaction
• Rotting

Hypernyms

• Decay

Related Words

• Break Down (verb)

Meaning ²

A cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Equipment Failure

Hyponyms

• Power Failure
• Dud

Related Words

• Break Down (verb)

Meaning ³

An analysis into mutually exclusive categories.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Partitioning

Hypernyms

• Analytic Thinking

Hyponyms

• Resolving

Related Words

• Break Down (verb)

Meaning ⁴

A mental or physical breakdown.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Crack-up

Hypernyms

• Prostration

Related Words

• Break Down (verb)

Meaning ⁵

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Dislocation

Hypernyms

• Disruption

Related Words

• Break Down (verb)