BreakdownWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “breakdown” powered by Princeton WordNet.

noun

the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

Words in this synset: dislocation
noun

the act of causing disorder

noun

an analysis into mutually exclusive categories

Words in this synset: partitioning
noun

the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations

noun

analysis into clear-cut components

noun

a cessation of normal operation

Words in this synset: equipment_failure
noun

an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

noun

brakes fail to stop a vehicle

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