Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Breakdown.
8 letter answer(s) to breakdown
ANALYSIS
a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation
a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed
a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis"
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'
COLLAPSE
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in; "the roof is in danger of collapse"; "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity"
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men"
break down, literally or metaphorically;
cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe"
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
fall apart; "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down"
fold or close up; "fold up your umbrella"; "collapse the music stand"
lose significance, effectiveness, or value; "The school system is collapsing"; "The stock market collapsed"
suffer a nervous breakdown
the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop"
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