Breakdown

A cessation of functioning, psychological state, or separation into elements.

collapse failure upset disintegration

Breakdown can refer to a cessation of functioning, or a psychological state of emotional distress. It also describes the process of separating something into its constituent elements.

/ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/

From break down, to reduce to simpler elements or cease functioning.

A breakdown is when someone stops functioning normally, like feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope.

What is a breakdown? It's a period of intense emotional distress or inability to function normally
Can anyone experience a breakdown? Yes, it can affect people of all ages and backgrounds
What causes a breakdown? Stress, trauma, or underlying mental health conditions can contribute to a breakdown

failure collapse upset disintegration reversion

success stability

process failure condition

nervous breakdown mechanical breakdown system breakdown

physical state process