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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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.

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Anagrams for breakup »

1. upbreak

How to pronounce breakup?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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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. Emily Lyons:

   Remodeling after a breakup depends on the individual and the breakup, if it is going to help you be happy and move on then absolutely it’s a necessity. At one New York City interior design firm they even have a term( used internally) for such projects : break-up decoration therapy. Sean Juneja, CEO of Dcor Aid, says Dcor Aid’s important to start in the bedroom, the most intimate space you shared. Even if you ca n’t afford to knock down any walls, paint them.

2. 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.

3. Teal Oceans Akerson:

   She said that she had just been through a real traumatizing breakup, and she hadn’t healed from it yet and wasn’t ready to get close at all, so we were just being friends.

4. Mackenzie Keast:

   We didn't invent the breakup; we didn't invent love; we didn't invent unhappiness. They're all going to happen, that's the reality of breakups. Sometimes, some people will be unhappy. Period.

5. Herbert Bodner:

   I don't hold with such threat scenarios, breakup plans are not on the horizon.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=breakup
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Breakup
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakup
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=breakup