Breaking Point

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkɪŋ pɔɪnt/

Definitions of breaking point

noun a point at which a person or thing is no longer able to cope or function effectively

Example Sentences

A1 She reached her breaking point when her computer crashed right before the deadline.

A2 The constant bickering between the siblings finally pushed them to their breaking point.

B1 The stress of work and family responsibilities brought her to a breaking point where she needed to seek help.

B2 After years of mistreatment, she finally reached her breaking point and decided to leave the toxic relationship.

C1 The political unrest in the country has reached a breaking point, leading to widespread protests and demonstrations.

C2 The negotiations between the two countries have reached a breaking point, with tensions escalating to the brink of war.

Examples of breaking point in a Sentence

formal The constant pressure and stress finally brought her to her breaking point.

informal I can't take it anymore, I'm at my breaking point.

slang I'm about to snap, I'm at my breaking point.

figurative The camel's back was broken, it had reached its breaking point.

Grammatical Forms of breaking point

plural

breaking points

comparative

more breaking point

superlative

most breaking point

present tense

breaks point

future tense

will reach breaking point

perfect tense

have reached breaking point

continuous tense

is reaching breaking point

singular

breaking point

positive degree

breaking point

infinitive

to reach a breaking point

gerund

breaking

participle

broken

Origin and Evolution of breaking point

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'breaking point' originated from the field of physics, specifically in the study of materials and structures.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the point at which a material or structure would break or fail under stress, the term 'breaking point' has evolved to also refer to a person's emotional or mental limit, beyond which they can no longer cope with a situation.