English / word
breakthrough
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development; A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
A sudden, important development or discovery in research, problem solving, or any project.
An important discovery or development that overcomes a barrier and achieves sudden progress.
A sudden important development or achievement that makes progress possible.
a significant or sudden advance or discovery
In context
01
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
02
Scientists made a major breakthrough in cancer research.
Synonyms
discovery,innovation,advancement
Antonyms
setback,failure,decline
Collocations
scientific breakthrough,medical breakthrough,technological breakthrough