Breakage
/ˈbreɪ.kɪdʒ/noun
The act or state of breaking something or the resulting damage.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, breaking objects was often seen as a way to release trapped spirits, turning 'breakage' into a form of ritual cleansing.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhréḱ-
“to break, shatter, or burst apart”
Old English
OE
brecan
“to break or destroy”
Middle English
ME
braken
“to break or fracture”
15th Century
Middle English
brekage
“the act of breaking or the condition of being broken”
Modern English
English
breakage
“the state of being broken or damaged, especially in reference to objects or items”