Definitions for breakup
ˈbreɪkˌʌpbreakup

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dissolution, breakupnoun

   the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)

2. separation, breakup, detachmentnoun

   coming apart

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. breakupnoun

   The act of breaking up; disintegration or division

2. breakupnoun

   The termination of a sexual relationship

3. breakupnoun

   A loss of emotional control; a breakdown

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1. Breakup

   A relationship breakup, breakup, or break-up is the termination of a relationship. The act is commonly termed "dumping [someone]" in slang when it is initiated by one partner. The term is less likely to be applied to a married couple, where a breakup is typically called a separation or divorce. When a couple engaged to be married breaks up, it is typically called a "broken engagement". People commonly think of breakups in a romantic aspect, however, there are also non-romantic and platonic breakups, and this type of relationship dissolution is usually caused by failure to maintain a friendship.Susie Orbach (1992) has argued that the dissolution of dating and cohabiting relationships can be as painful as or more painful than divorce because these nonmarital relationships are less socially recognized.Kamiar-K. Rueckert argues with the works of Donald Winnicott that the ability to be alone is an essentially healthy sign of emotional development and maturity. Once a child has obtained closeness and attachment by their early caregivers, they are able to develop autonomy and identity. If children have not introjected the good and protective qualities of their parents, they will fear separation and break-ups.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of breakup in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of breakup in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of breakup in a Sentence

1. Julienne Stroeve:

   I think it's too soon to say it will, however, it's likely that the atmosphere will play an increasing role in ice shelf breakup by weakening them through surface melting.

2. Liat Sadler:

   They've done a lot of work behind the scenes to make their breakup as amicable as it seems.

3. Amanda Emory:

   We kind of had a tough breakup because it’s distance and we didn’t want to break up but we had too, i was thinking, if I donate this really cute teddy bear, somebody will want to buy it for their girlfriend or boyfriend, or their mom or dad will want to buy it for their kids.

4. Northwestern University:

   At first glance, it might seem like repeatedly reminding participants that they had just broken up and asking them to describe the breakup over and over might delay recovery.

5. Robert Weiss:

   The Breakup Shop is needed because if you're finding your experiences through that medium, why not end them through that medium? it depends on the degree to which you're involved with somebody.

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