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Meaning & Definition of Breakthrough in English

English

Breakthrough

A significant and dramatic advance or development.


Pronunciation:

/ˈbrakeˌθruː/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

breakthroughs

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: An instance of significant progress or advancement in a particular field, especially in science or technology.

    Example Sentence: The scientist's discovery marked a major breakthrough in cancer research.

  • Definition: An important discovery that helps to improve a situation or solve a problem.

    Example Sentence: The new technology represents a breakthrough in renewable energy sources.

  • Definition: A sudden advance, especially in a dispute or competition.

    Example Sentence: After hours of negotiation, there was finally a breakthrough in the peace talks.

  • Definition: The act of overcoming an obstacle or barrier.

    Example Sentence: The team's breakthrough came when they finally figured out how to engage the audience.

  • Definition: A significant or sudden advance in knowledge or technique.

    Example Sentence: Her research led to a breakthrough in understanding how the brain processes information.

Etymology

Origin: From break + through, the action of breaking through something.

Synonyms

advancementdiscoveryinnovationleapprogress

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • scientific breakthrough: A significant advancement in scientific knowledge or technology.
  • breakthrough moment: A crucial instance that leads to success or progress.
  • breakthrough technology: A type of technology that has a substantial impact on the industry or society.

Translations

  • Spanish: avance significativo
  • French: percée
  • German: Durchbruch
  • Russian: прорыв

Related Words

  • innovation: The introduction of something new, such as a new idea or method.
  • discovery: The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
  • progress: Forward or onward movement toward a destination or goal.

Slang Meanings of breakthrough

  • Meaning: A game-changer.

    Example Sentence: That new app is a real breakthrough; it changes how we do everything.

  • Meaning: A major step forward.

    Example Sentence: Landing that deal is a breakthrough for our startup.