A point or moment where something transitions or changes, especially in sports, manufacturing, or physical mechanics where something pivots or moves over a breaking point.
From 'break' + 'over' (to turn or pivot). Technical term that emerged in the 20th century in specialized fields like horseshoe design, manufacturing, and athletic motion analysis.
In biomechanics, your 'breakover' is the exact moment your foot lifts off the ground when walking—it's crucial for efficiency. Athletic brands design shoes specifically to optimize this split-second moment, which shows how language reveals invisible moments in motion.
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