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- DictionaryBreak·through/ˈbrākˌTHro͞o/
noun
- 1. a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development: "a major breakthrough in DNA research"
1. a. : a sudden advance especially in knowledge or technique. a medical breakthrough. b. : a person's first notable success often used before another noun. a breakthrough novel. the actress's breakthrough performance. 2. a. : an act or instance of moving through or beyond an obstacle. a breakthrough in the talks between the region's leaders.
an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem: Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer. A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved. More examples. Fewer examples.
an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem: Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer. A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved. More examples. Fewer examples.
noun. a military movement or advance all the way through and beyond an enemy's frontline defense. an act or instance of removing or surpassing an obstruction or restriction; the overcoming of a stalemate: The president reported a breakthrough in the treaty negotiations.
An amazing discovery or a huge amount of progress can be called a breakthrough. The discovery of penicillin in 1928 was a breakthrough for modern medicine. A personal breakthrough might be overcoming your fear of spiders once and for all.
3 days ago · 1. countable noun. A breakthrough is an important development or achievement . The company looks poised to make a significant breakthrough in China. [ + in] The breakthrough came hours before a U.N. deadline. Synonyms: development, advance, progress, improvement More Synonyms of breakthrough. 2. attributive adjective.
Synonyms for BREAKTHROUGH: improvement, advance, advancement, enhancement, development, innovation, discovery, refinement; Antonyms of BREAKTHROUGH: setback, breakdown, collapse, crash, reduction, impediment, hindrance, decrease.
