breaking point

breaking point

n.

1. The point at which physical, mental, or emotional strength gives way under stress.

2. The point at which a condition or situation becomes critical.

breaking point

n

1. the point at which something or someone gives way under strain

2. the moment of crisis in a situation

break′ing point`

n.

1. the point at which a person, object, or structure collapses under stress.

2. the point at which a situation or condition becomes critical.

[1895–1900]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	breaking point - (psychology) stress at which a person breaks down or a situation becomes crucial psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life tension, stress, tenseness - (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"
	2.	breaking point - the degree of tension or stress at which something breaks stress - (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body; "the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of area"

Translations

breaking point

n

(Tech) → Festigkeitsgrenze f

(fig) she is at or has reached breaking point → sie ist nervlich völlig am Ende (ihrer Kräfte)

breaking point

[ˈbreɪkɪŋˌpɔɪnt] n → punto di rottura (fig) (of person) → limite m di sopportazione