breaking — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act by which something is broken.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   We, on the other hand, do not reject the occurrence of breakings of the natural order of things that occur in connection with a prescribed proclamation […]

2. A change of a vowel to a diphthong.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

3. A form of ornamentation in which groups of short notes are used instead of long ones.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

4. Breakdancing.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   The urban dance genre includes breaking, waacking, and house dancing, among others.

Noun

1. the act of breaking something

   Synonyms

   breakagebreak

   Broader terms

   change of integrity

   Examples

   the breakage was unavoidable