The term 'broken down' can be described by several crossword solutions, such as 'DECREPIT' (8 letters), 'DILAPIDATED' (11 letters), 'SEEDY' (5 letters), 'wornout' (7 letters), and 'factored' (8 letters). DECREPIT means worn out or deteriorated due to age or neglect, while DILAPIDATED means in a state of disrepair due to age or neglect. SEEDY implies shabby or run-down, and wornout suggests exhausted or no longer useful. Finally, factored means broken down into components or elements. All of these words describe the term 'broken down' in different ways, suggesting a state of disrepair or deterioration.