Breakaway
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Breakaway [breyk-uh-wey]

NOUN, ADJECTIVE

Noun

  • A divergence or radical change
  • A person or thing that breaks away

Adjective

  • Departing from routine or tradition
Example

“The breakaway of design occurs first of all at structural levels.

“He noted the breakaway zone where the first stage and second stage were joined.”

Synonyms

Dissension, Separation, Rupture, Rift, Disunion, Defection

Antonyms

Accord, Agreement, Juncture, Peace