Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bursting-point
noun
/ˈbɜːrstɪŋ pɔɪnt/
Definition
The point at which something can no longer contain the pressure or stress being exerted on it.
Examples
- The balloon reached its bursting-point after being inflated too much.
- After hours of negotiation, the discussions reached a bursting-point, resulting in a breakdown of talks.
- The constant pressure from work and life finally brought him to his bursting-point.
Meaning
Bursting-point refers to a critical moment when tension or pressure becomes too great, leading to a potential rupture or failure.
Synonyms
- breaking point
- limit
- threshold
- breaking strain
