Definition of Breaking

1. Noun. The act of breaking something. "The breakage was unavoidable"

Exact synonyms: Break, Breakage
Generic synonyms: Change Of Integrity
Specialized synonyms: Rupture, Shattering, Smashing, Crack, Cracking, Fracture, Chip, Chipping, Splintering
Derivative terms: Break, Break, Break, Break, Break, Break

Definition of Breaking

1. Verb. (present participle of break) ¹

2. Noun. (linguistics) A change of a vowel to a diphthong ¹

3. Noun. (music) A form of ornamentation in which groups of short notes are used instead of long ones ¹

4. Noun. break dancing ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Breaking

1. the change of a pure vowel to a diphthong [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Breaking

breakfast of champions
breakfast table
breakfast time
breakfasted
breakfaster
breakfasters
breakfasting
breakfastless
breakfastlike
breakfasts
breakfasts in bed
breakfronts
breakie
breakies
breaking (current term)
breaking-and-entering
breaking and entering
breaking away
breaking bad
breaking ball
breaking change
breaking changes
breaking down
breaking even
breaking in
breaking into
breaking loose
breaking news

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