Breakthrough: meaning, definitions and examples

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breakthrough

 

[ หˆbreษชkฮธruห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific research

A breakthrough is a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development in a particular field, especially in science or medicine. It often represents a significant advancement or progress that changes the way things are understood or done.

Synonyms

advance, discovery, innovation

Examples of usage

  • The new drug has led to a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.
  • The scientist's groundbreaking research resulted in a significant breakthrough in the study of genetics.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

In technology, a breakthrough refers to a significant development or achievement that allows for a new level of performance or capability. It often involves overcoming a major obstacle or limitation.

Synonyms

achievement, milestone, progress

Examples of usage

  • The company announced a major breakthrough in battery technology that will revolutionize the industry.
  • This new software represents a breakthrough in artificial intelligence.

Translations

Translations of the word "breakthrough" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avanรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค—เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Durchbruch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terobosan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั€ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeล‚om

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฌใ‚คใ‚ฏใ‚นใƒซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท percรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ avance

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atฤฑlฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ŒํŒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฎุชุฑุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prลฏlom

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prielom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช็ ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preboj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกfangasigur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะปะณะตั€ั–ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒฆแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ irษ™lilษ™yiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avance

Etymology

The word 'breakthrough' originated from the combination of 'break' and 'through', indicating the idea of breaking through a barrier or obstacle to achieve something significant. The term has been commonly used since the mid-20th century to describe important advancements or discoveries in various fields.

See also: break, breakable, breakaway, breakdown, breakdowns, breaker, breaking, breakthroughs, breakup, outbreak, unbreakable, unbroken.