# breakpoint

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #59,245

## Definitions
1. A point in a program at which operation may be interrupted during debugging so that the state of the program at that point can be investigated.
2. A location referred to when issuing watches, warnings, or advisories for specific areas.
3. The point where surface water waves are breaking in, e.g., oceans or lakes.
4. A viewport width at which a web page is programmed to adjust the properties (such as position, size, or visibility) of certain elements within the page.

## Etymology
From break + point.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/breakpoint