Breakdown (noun)

1. The act or process of breaking down or the state of having broken down.
2. A failure of something to function properly.
3. A detailed analysis of something that has been separated into its component parts.

Origin:

The word breakdown comes from the two words 'break' and 'down', meaning to stop functioning properly and/or to divide into smaller parts.

Examples:

1. The breakdown of the machine caused a production delay.
2. The vehicle experienced a breakdown on the highway.
3. The report provides a comprehensive breakdown of the company's expenses.
4. His emotional breakdown led to him seeking professional help.
5. The chemist performed a breakdown of the compound to identify its elements.