What does breakup mean?

Definitions for breakup
ˈbreɪkˌʌpbreakup

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word breakup.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. dissolution, breakupnoun

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

  2. separation, breakup, detachmentnoun

    coming apart

Wiktionary

  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

Wikipedia

  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.

ChatGPT

  1. breakup

    A breakup refers to the ending or dissolution of a close relationship, especially a romantic one. It signifies the discontinuance of the partnership, often due to disagreements, conflicts, loss of interest or incompatible life goals between the involved parties. This term can be used in different contexts, including friendships, business partnerships, and even country or political separations.

Matched Categories

How to pronounce breakup?

How to say breakup in sign language?

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. Jennifer Lawrence:

    Every time I go through a breakup, it’s not like my heart isn’t broken, they just never did anything to, like, devastate me. They were just good people. Maybe that’s also the secret. I’m attracted to good people.

  2. Rachel Denber:

    The past year, I would argue, has been the worst on record for human rights in Azerbaijan since the breakup of the Soviet Union, i don't think it's fair to expect countries to have perfect transitions overnight, or maybe even in 24 years (since Soviet disintegration in the region, in 1991). But I do think it's fair to expect them to not regress significantly.

  3. 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.

  4. Liat Sadler:

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

  5. Jennifer Meyer:

    It's been the most beautiful experience of my life having this beautiful breakup.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

breakup#10000#29142#100000

Translations for breakup

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for breakup »

Translation

Find a translation for the breakup definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"breakup." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 27 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/breakup>.

Discuss these breakup definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for breakup? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Image or illustration of

    breakup

    Credit »

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    money demanded for the return of a captured person
    A rateables
    B ransom
    C scrutiny
    D substitute

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for breakup: