break·ing 1 (br  k ng)n. The change of a simple vowel to a diphthong, especially in various Germanic languages, often caused by the influence of neighboring consonants. [Translation of German Brechung.] |
| break·ing 2 (brkng) n. A form of urban dance involving styles such as rocking, popping, and b-boying, usually performed to funk. Also called break dancing. |
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| Noun | 1. |  breaking - the act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable"change of integrity - the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something rupture - the act of making a sudden noisy break shattering, smashing - the act of breaking something into small pieces |
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