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BREAKDOWN Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word breakdown. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word breakdown. (close relations)
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decomposition
nounn
noun

• the analysis of a vector field

• in a decomposed state

• (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

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

• the organic phenomenon of rotting

crack-up
nounn
noun

• a mental or physical breakdown

degradation
nounn
noun

• changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

• a low or downcast state

dislocation
nounn
noun

• an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity

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

• a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)

partitioning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an analysis into mutually exclusive categories

• the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart

putrefaction
nounn
noun

• a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

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

• moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

rot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

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

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

verb

• break down

• become physically weaker

rotting
adjectiveadj
noun

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

chemical decomposition reaction
nounn
noun

• (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

decomposition reaction
nounn
noun

• (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

equipment failure
nounn
noun

• a cessation of normal operation

Best Hypernyms For BREAKDOWN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for breakdown, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
analysis collapse decay disruption failure perturbation prostration reaction
Phrases (2)
analytic thinkingchemical reaction

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