Word: breakpoint
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: break
point
Definition: The point where surface water waves are breaking in e.g. oceans or lakes.
Morphemes:
Affix: break
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A place where waves break (that is, where waves pitch or spill forward creating white water).
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
Meaning: a hole punched in; a point, puncture