breakaway
|break/a/way|
/ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/
separation and movement
Etymology
'breakaway' originates from the combination of 'break' and 'away', where 'break' meant 'to separate' and 'away' meant 'at a distance'.
'break' and 'away' were combined in the late 19th century to form the modern English word 'breakaway'.
Initially, it meant 'to separate and move away', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of breaking away, especially in sports, where a player or team moves ahead of the others.
The cyclist made a breakaway from the pack.
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Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a group or movement that breaks away from a larger organization.
The breakaway faction formed its own party.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 13:21