Breakage

Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/

Definitions of breakage

noun the act of breaking something or the state of being broken

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally caused some breakage when I dropped the glass.

A2 The insurance policy covers breakage of electronic devices.

B1 The company had to pay for the breakage of the machinery due to negligence.

B2 The breakage of the antique vase was a costly mistake.

C1 The breakage of the contract led to a legal dispute between the two parties.

C2 The breakage of the delicate artwork was a devastating loss for the museum.

Examples of breakage in a Sentence

formal The insurance policy covers accidental breakage of the valuable antiques.

informal I accidentally caused some breakage while moving the furniture.

slang I can't believe the amount of breakage we caused during the party last night.

figurative The breakage of trust between them was irreparable.

Grammatical Forms of breakage

• plural: breakages
• comparative: more breakage
• superlative: most breakage
• present tense: breakage
• future tense: will breakage
• perfect tense: has broken
• continuous tense: is breaking
• singular: breakage
• positive degree: breakage
• infinitive: to breakage
• gerund: breaking
• participle: broken

Origin and Evolution of breakage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'breakage' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'brechage' which comes from the Latin word 'frangere' meaning 'to break.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'breakage' has retained its original meaning of something being broken or the act of breaking, but it has also expanded to refer to the amount of damage or breakage incurred, especially in the context of insurance or shipping.