breakthrough — an important discovery or development that removes a barrier to progress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an important discovery or development that removes a barrier to progress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbreɪkθruː/
Example Sentences
- After years of drinking only coffee, trying tea was a real breakthrough in my caffeine relationship.
- The AI breakthrough helped doctors diagnose diseases more accurately.
- His breakthrough role in the movie made him an overnight star.
breakthrough
NOUN[/ˈbreɪkθruː/]
an important discovery or development that removes a barrier to progress
an important discovery or development that removes a barrier to progress
A breakthrough won't come to you — you break walls and push right through.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A 20th-century English compound formed by combining the common verb 'break' with the noun 'through', originally used in military contexts to describe penetrating enemy lines, later generalized to mean overcoming any obstacle.
Breakdown
break (to burst open or penetrate) + through (moving in one direction across something) = breakthrough
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📝Examples
“After years of drinking only coffee, trying tea was a real breakthrough in my caffeine relationship.”
“The AI breakthrough helped doctors diagnose diseases more accurately.”
“His breakthrough role in the movie made him an overnight star.”
“Scientists celebrated the breakthrough that could lead to unlimited clean energy.”
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