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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

breakdowns

/brɛk.daʊnz/ noun · British & US
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What does breakdowns mean?

noun

A breakdown is a failure or collapse of a system, machine, or process. It can also refer to a detailed analysis or explanation of something.

Example

"The car's engine had a series of breakdowns on the long road trip."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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