Breakdown
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A failure of a system, machine, or relationship to function properly, or a detailed analysis separating something into its component parts. Can also refer to a mental or physical collapse.
“The financial report included a detailed breakdown of expenditures by department.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
Syllables
break·down
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Contains 'down' and 'break' patterns; watch for the compound word structure
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points; the 'k' and 'w' provide good scoring opportunities
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