breakeven

break-e·ven

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [breyk-ee-vuh n]
- /ˈbreɪkˈi vən/
- /ˌbreɪkˈiːvən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [breyk-ee-vuh n]
- /ˈbreɪkˈi vən/

Definitions of breakeven word

noun breakeven the level of commercial activity at which the total cost and total revenue of a business enterprise are equal 3
modifier breakeven relating to or resulting in a level of commercial activity at which the total cost and total revenue of a business enterprise are equal 3
noun breakeven Breakeven is the point at which the money a company makes from the sale of goods or services is equal to the money it has spent, so that there is neither profit nor loss. 3
adjective breakeven level; flat; without surface irregularities; smooth: an even road. 1
adjective breakeven on the same level; in the same plane or line; parallel: even with the ground. 1
adjective breakeven free from variations or fluctuations; regular: even motion. 1

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Origin of breakeven

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Breakeven

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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breakeven popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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