English noun: breaking point | |||
| 1. | breaking point (state) (psychology) stress at which a person breaks down or a situation becomes crucial | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | stress, tenseness, tension | ||
| Domain category | psychological science, psychology | ||
| 2. | breaking point (phenomenon) the degree of tension or stress at which something breaks | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | stress | ||