breakdown synonyms

breakdown

n.

  1. A failure to work or function properly

    stoppage, collapse, malfunction, disruption; see failure 1, wreck 1.

  2. A failure of mental or physical health

    collapse, nervous breakdown, decline, crackup*; see decay 1.

  3. A separation into parts

    analysis, categorization, itemization; see division 1.

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