breaking point
The term "breaking point" is used in both physical and psychological contexts to describe a critical threshold where failure or collapse occurs.
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Definition
B2Psychology
(figurative, common)The stage where an individual can no longer handle stress or pressure, leading to a breakdown.
Example
- After weeks of nonstop work, she finally reached her breaking point and took a leave of absence.
C1Mechanics
(technical)The level of strain at which a material fractures or fails.
Example
- The engineer calculated the breaking point of the steel beam under different loads.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "breaking point":
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