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Breakdown

ˈbreɪkdaʊn

Breakdown definitions
noun
breakdown breakdowns
  1. a mechanical failure

    "breakdowns could totally disrupt production"

    malfunction failure seizing up
  2. a failure of a relationship or system

    "a breakdown in military discipline"

    • a sudden collapse in someone's mental health

      "Heather had a breakdown following the death of her sister"

  3. the chemical or physical decomposition of something

    "the breakdown of ammonia to nitrites"

    • an explanatory analysis, especially of statistics

      "a detailed cost breakdown"